Barr-posted 2 months ago
$80,000 - $100,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Minneapolis, MN
501-1,000 employees

Barr is seeking a database administrator to join our Minneapolis, Minnesota, team. In this hybrid role, you will support the Information Systems group in playing a key part in managing the performance, integrity, and security of our internal database systems while supporting modernization and AI-readiness initiatives. You’ll oversee SQL Server environments, implement and maintain role-based access controls, and establish monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and resolve database issues. You’ll also perform routine maintenance, optimization, and backup tasks and collaborate with cross-functional teams to help ensure secure, scalable, and reliable data access across systems. A successful person in this role has strong problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail in maintaining data integrity and system reliability. They are deadline driven and enjoy using their technical expertise to work collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team. They are also excited to help bridge legacy systems with the evolving demands of data governance, modernization, and scalable data infrastructure.

  • Administer and maintain SQL Server environment.
  • Perform patching, upgrades, performance tuning and routine maintenance tasks such as indexing and backups.
  • Design and implement role-based access control (RBAC) to enforce database security.
  • Support data governance and change management practices in alignment with emerging standards and practices.
  • Support initiatives to transition from legacy systems to modern, cloud-based platforms and improve database structures and workflows.
  • Focus on adopting emerging technologies like NoSQL, vector databases, and Azure-native services.
  • Support AI/ML initiatives through data readiness and contribute to high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data engineering, information systems, or a related field or equivalent experience.
  • 5 or more years of relevant experience managing Microsoft SQL Server in a production environment.
  • Proficiency in T-SQL, query optimization, and database performance tuning.
  • Knowledge of cloud-based database services, particularly within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem (e.g., Azure SQL Database, Azure Monitor).
  • SQL Server backup, recovery, and high availability strategies, particularly SQL Server replication.
  • Configuring and maintaining role-based access control (RBAC) in SQL Server.
  • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Redis, or DynamoDB for managing unstructured or semi-structured data.
  • Familiarity with vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, Qdrant, Milvus) or the concept of embedding storage for AI/ML applications.
  • Understanding of data architecture patterns used in AI/ML pipelines, including support for retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), chat history storage, or metadata management.
  • Exposure to cloud-native database services in Azure.
  • Ability to work with JSON-based or schema-less data models and flexible indexing strategies.
  • Familiarity with graph databases like Neo4j or Amazon Neptune and their use in knowledge graphs or relationship modeling.
  • Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock.
  • Barr has a 'no retained earnings' model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders.
  • Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities.
  • Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff.
  • Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities.
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