We are a leader in self-service data analytics. We provide analysts the unique ability to easily prep, blend, and analyze all of their data using a repeatable workflow. We then deploy and share analytics at scale for deeper insights in hours, not weeks. Analysts love our Analytics platform because they can connect to and cleanse data from data warehouses, cloud applications, spreadsheets, and other sources, easily join this data together, then perform analytics – predictive, statistical, and spatial – using the same intuitive user interface, without writing any code. Thousands of companies and data analysts worldwide rely on our software daily.
Job Description: We are seeking a senior Database Administrator to be an integral part of the Development Operations team that supports our flagship analytics platform. Must have experience with multiple database platforms from traditional RDBMS (MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL) to NoSQL (MongoDB, Hadoop, Cassandra). The senior DBA position plays a crucial role in the continuous delivery of our software products. The successful candidate will have a track record of operational excellence managing large scale databases and at least 5+ years of hands-on experience. You will have excellent communication skills, a keen attention to detail, and a passion for learning new technology and building high quality, scalable software.
Responsibilities:- Manage and maintain multiple database servers across multiple environments
- Design & implement redundancy and fail-over strategies
- Monitor and tune query performance
- Define and implement backup strategies per data retention requirements
- Diagnose and resolve production issues as needed 24x7
- Develop and document best practices for maintenance, monitoring, migration, and fail-over strategies*
Qualifications:- Minimum 5+ years of experience working with large distributed database systems with focus on performance & tuning.
- Proven experience with MongoDB scaling across data centers and/or in-depth understanding of MongoDB HA strategies, including replica sets and sharding.
- Experience provisioning and managing Hadoop clusters
- Strong operational experience with NoSQL Data Modeling
- Deep knowledge of DB performance/scaling concepts and tuning best practices
- Ability to write and maintain Unix/Linux shell scripts.
- Bachelor degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- Highly self-motivated with the desire to embrace new database technologies and must be able to work independently or within a team in a high demand and dynamic environment.
- Strong team player with excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment with a broad scope of responsibilities
- Self-motivated, passionate about software, and driven to achieve committed milestones
- Strong communication skills. Comfortable with collaboration, open communication and reaching across functional borders