Database Administrator - Hybrid Tallahassee, FL

Novalink Solutions LLC • Tallahassee, FL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The DBA team is responsible for ensuring the application and processing architectures, data dictionaries, and database schemas meet the department standards for data requirements and GIS Services. The candidate in this position will be responsible for assisting in the design, development, amendments and optimization of the schema to meet system(s) requirements. The candidate must be able to understand and demonstrate the ability to develop database and warehousing design across multiple platforms and computing environments. The candidate must be able to work as part of a team to assist in developing an overall data architecture that supports the Department’s needs and meets Florida Digital Services (FLDS) security standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.
• skill and five (5) years combined experience in database administration for the following database platforms:
• experience with GIS and spatial databases (specifically PostgreSQL and Oracle)
• experience SQL Server 2012 and above
• experience Oracle 19c and above
• Experience with managing ArcGIS for Server, ArcGIS Enterprise, and cloud-hosted GIS services (e.g., ArcGIS Online, Azure GIS integrations).
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of relational database management systems
• Ability to work independently in the technical analysis, evaluation and resolution of large Enterprise database production issues or problems, with little or no assistance, and to make decisions and recommendations to remediate those issues or problems
• Knowledge of Relational Database Management principles, design and practices
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of ESRI SDE Geodatabases
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and prioritize work assignments for him/herself or lower level database analysts
• Skill in accurately estimating time requirements for database analysis and administration tasks for a project
• Skill in customer service
• Ability to work effectively with Project Managers, Business Analysts, Data Analysts, to build efficient, long term solutions in the development of databases utilizing all established departmental standards
• Ability to analyze processes and workflows to design efficient database solutions
• Ability to prepare complex database specifications
• Ability to design relational databases
• Skill in interpreting and communicating technical information related to computer programming and data processing, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to develop and manage relational databases in accordance with the Department’s standards
• Ability to receive and give constructive criticism, and maintain effective work relationships with others
• Must be able to comprehend assignments, organize workload, and meet deadlines with little direction. Must be able to monitor and analyze situations to determine the next step.
• Can clearly convey information, in both written and verbal formats, to individuals or groups in a wide variety of settings (i.e., project team meetings, management presentations, etc.). Must have the ability to effectively listen and process information provided by others.
• Works well with clients and customers (i.e., business office, public, or other agencies). Able to assess the needs of the customer, provide information or assistance to satisfy expectations or resolve a problem.
• Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions utilizing critical thinking skills and analysis.
• is open to change, new processes (or process improvement), and new information. Can adapt in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Ability to receive and give constructive criticism and maintain effective work relationships with others.
• Shows friendliness, courtesy, understanding, and politeness to others
• Motivates, encourages, and challenges others. Can adapt leadership styles in a variety of situations.
• Able to identify, evaluate, and use sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternative actions, and make recommendations as accordingly.
• Encourages, inspires, and guides others toward accomplishing the common goal as an equal member of the team.
• Knowledge of the ideologies, techniques and tools for quality assurance and control. The ability to put the ideologies, techniques, and tools into practice.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Azure SQL is a plus

Responsibilities

• Daily operational and database administration activities
• Plan, design, implement, support for database structures
• Conduct database performance monitoring and tuning
• Develop and maintain database administration procedures and documentation
• Perform SQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL Code reviews
• Assist with training/mentoring other technical staff This resource may also be required to perform other database or infrastructure activities as requested

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees