Sr. Database Administrator
About The Position
Auris is a payroll and HR partner serving small and medium-sized businesses. Acquired by Acrisure in 2025, Auris is developing human-centered technology and services to support small businesses. The Sr. Database Administrator administers and maintains MongoDB Atlas, MySQL, Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database, and SQL Managed Instances. The role supports database availability, disaster recovery, security, performance, and capacity, and works with development and DevOps teams on database design, deployments, and troubleshooting. It also architects and maintains ETL processes using Azure Data Factory. Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience as a Database Administrator working with multiple databases, such as MongoDB, MySQL, Azure SQL, and Oracle, in Azure cloud environments.
- Strong knowledge of Azure SQL Database, SQL Server, and cloud architecture.
- Experience with high availability, geo-replication, and failover groups.
- Proficiency in T-SQL, performance tuning, and query optimization.
- Familiarity with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and automation tools.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Comfort with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, or other Azure data services.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for database deployments.
- Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate.
- Experience migrating and/or architecting new databases; Oracle familiarity is a bonus.
- Experience with non-relational databases such as MongoDB.
Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain MongoDB Atlas, MySQL, Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database, and SQL Managed Instances.
- Configure, monitor, and optimize databases for high availability and disaster recovery.
- Implement and manage backup strategies, performance tuning, and query optimization.
- Ensure compliance with security best practices, including encryption, access control, and auditing.
- Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to support database design, deployment, and troubleshooting.
- Automate routine tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or similar tools.
- Monitor system health and proactively resolve performance or capacity issues.
- Architect and maintain ETL processes using Azure Data Factory.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and performance incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Fertility benefits and wellness resources.
- Paid sick time.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a complimentary Calm app subscription.
- Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
- Commuter benefits and employee discount programs.
- Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave, including for adoptive parents.
- Legal plan options and pet insurance coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
