Lead Database Administrator

March 12

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

Although this job is listed in Virginia, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

📀 Database Administrator

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Excella

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Excella is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence, analytics, modern software delivery, and organizational transformation. Excella employs an Agile/DevOps approach to help federal agencies, commercial enterprises, and nonprofit organizations implement innovative technology solutions and improve operational efficiency. Their services include cybersecurity integration in software development, enhancing digital experiences through user experience and human-centered design, and driving practical AI solutions. Committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity, Excella fosters a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, and encourages collaboration and thought leadership among its teams.

Agile • Business Analysis • Federal • Java • Project Management

201 - 500 employees

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

🔒 Cybersecurity

☁️ SaaS

📋 Description

• A Database Administrator role supporting a large client program working across multiple Agile delivery teams. Responsible for developing, monitoring and optimizing databases for web applications. Mentors DBA team members and manages team workloads.

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing, monitoring and optimizing MS SQL Server and Postgres databases • Good knowledge of the major AWS Cloud services and tools • Experience designing and building databases within an AWS Cloud environment, including working with services like EC2, RDS, DMS, S3, and IAM • Experience using AWS auto-scaling services to automatically adjust capacity and maintain predictable performance at optimal cost • Experience using monitoring solutions like AWS CloudWatch • Experience using version control solutions like GitHub or BitBucket • Experience working in Agile delivery environment using frameworks like Scrum, Kanban or SAFe • Experience in database migration from on-prem databases into the AWS Cloud using AWS DMS • Experience in IAM DB Authentication to configure the roles/policies to database users • Experience upgrading MS SQL Server and Postgres databases • Experience with database backup and recovery using AWS Backup service • 2+ years experience mentoring and/or supervising technical team members

🏖️ Benefits

• We offer top of industry medical, dental, and vision benefits with multiple options to choose from such as an employer-contributed health savings account, infertility coverage, and orthodontia so you can select the plan that works best for you. • Regardless of what stage of life you’re in, Excella wants to support you. We provide 8 weeks of Parental Leave, discounted pet insurance, and a Care.com membership with 3 back-up emergency child or elder care days annually – all available to you on your first day. • Starting day one, every employee is bonus eligible and receives 15 days of paid vacation, 6 federal holidays, and 4 floating holidays. • Doing your best work means having the best tools! Excella’s TechEleX program provides you with multiple options to suit your technology needs. Choose between a variety of Mac or PC devices, and to ensure your hardware remains current, at the end of a 3-year period Excella will replace your existing computer with a new model from the program. Plus, we’ll even give you the original device to keep for your personal use! • With Excella’s Annual Internet Reimbursement benefit, all employees receive an additional $25 per month to help offset the cost of internet access. This initiative reflects our commitment to supporting you in staying connected and productive, no matter where you work. • We'll invest in your career by providing 3 days of paid professional development every year, including an allowance for registration fees to attend classes, conferences, or obtain professional certifications. • We encourage mindfulness and overall well-being through employee wellness events, a HeadSpace membership, as well as access to TalkSpace and mental health coverage through our medical plans.