Database Administrator

Marvin•Eagan, MN

15h•$92,000 - $120,000

About The Position

This role owns and shapes our Microsoft-based database platforms—on‑prem and in Azure. You’ll be responsible for keeping data platforms stable, secure, fast, and recoverable, while also making them easier to operate and ready for what’s next. You’ll work with a “service mindset,” partnering closely with application teams and business stakeholders. That means anticipating needs, solving problems before they become incidents, and following through on what you commit to. Highlights of your role Own the health, reliability, and day‑to‑day operation of SQL Server environments across production, test, and development Design, run, and improve Azure database platforms (Azure SQL Database and Managed Instance) with an emphasis on availability and scale Monitor platforms proactively, troubleshoot issues, and lead incident response through resolution and root-cause analysis Improve performance, resilience, and efficiency through tuning, upgrades, patching, and thoughtful platform changes Build, test, and evolve backup, recovery, and disaster‑recovery solutions Reduce technical debt by improving automation, standards, tooling, and operational processes Partner with developers and infrastructure teams on application design, performance tuning, and data architecture Document how things work—standards, runbooks, and processes—and keep them current We invite you to See Yourself at Marvin From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities. For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award-winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin’s quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors. Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond. From day one, you will enjoy health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more! Some of our unique and most popular benefits include: $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun) Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to Marvin’s success Giving at Marvin – participate in organized volunteer opportunities Brighter Days Fund – financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these benefits and more. Apply today! Marvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at [email protected] . Compensation $92,000 - $120,000 annually

Requirements

5+ years administering Microsoft SQL Server in production environments
Strong T‑SQL skills, including performance tuning and query optimization
Hands-on experience with high availability and disaster recovery solutions
Comfort supporting Windows Server–based database platforms (Linux experience is a plus)
Experience with Azure PaaS database services is a strong plus
Automation or scripting experience, especially PowerShell
A problem‑solver’s mindset with the ability to juggle priorities without dropping the ball
Clear communication and documentation habits—you leave things better than you found them

Nice To Haves

Oracle database experience and broader cloud platform exposure
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent real‑world experience

Responsibilities

Own the health, reliability, and day‑to‑day operation of SQL Server environments across production, test, and development
Design, run, and improve Azure database platforms (Azure SQL Database and Managed Instance) with an emphasis on availability and scale
Monitor platforms proactively, troubleshoot issues, and lead incident response through resolution and root-cause analysis
Improve performance, resilience, and efficiency through tuning, upgrades, patching, and thoughtful platform changes
Build, test, and evolve backup, recovery, and disaster‑recovery solutions
Reduce technical debt by improving automation, standards, tooling, and operational processes
Partner with developers and infrastructure teams on application design, performance tuning, and data architecture
Document how things work—standards, runbooks, and processes—and keep them current