SQL Database Administrator - Remote Position

Overview:

Pet Supplies Plus is looking for an experienced SQL Database Administrator who enjoys working in an environment where technology is used to help drive and expand our business.

Position Overview/Description:

The Database Administrator position is an opportunity for an individual with prior experience seeking new challenges to gain broad database administration experience that includes expanding their skillset in a hybrid cloud environment that includes Azure, Amazon, & Google Cloud Platform. The ideal candidate will be well versed in monitoring, maintenance, and operational support for a high volume SQL database environment for both on premise and cloud infrastructure.  This includes the support in the daily administration, maintenance and management of the MS SQL and Azure database environment. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Work as part of the DBA Team and IT Teams daily to ensure database maintenance tasks are performed to maintain a consistent and stable database environment.  Maintain the database standards in security and preventative maintenance tasks that include, but are not limited to the following:

• Monitor and troubleshoot daily maintenance tasks in the SQL / Azure SQL environment, including log Shipping, Backups, Replication, & Clustering
• Builds database scheme, tables, procedures and permissions
• Experience with SSAS, SSIS, SSRS
• Install database service packs and cumulative updates as necessary (SQL)
• Work with Power BI platform for business reporting
• Support the DBA & IT Teams to resolve incidents as needed
• Setup and maintain database statistics, indexes and agent jobs across the environment
• Assist with maintaining DBA & IT Standards
• Automate SQL tasks with SQL job creation and automated reporting
• Ability to monitor and manage databases using tools such as Idera and Redgate
• Create, modify, tune TSQL queries, stored procedures, and SSIS packages
• Works with the IT Services team to asses hardware needs and upgrades as necessary
• Participate in a rotational On-Call support for the database environment
• Implements and maintains database security and encryption where necessary in the environment
• Strong desire to learn new skills involved in being a SQL Server DBA as the technology evolves

Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience working in a database administrator capacity for on premise and cloud-based environments
• Knowledge of MS SQL & SQL Azure database platforms

• • Experience working with developers on database development and/or programming
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with minimal supervision
  • Uses knowledge and resources to make informed decisions
  • Demonstrate excellent organization, verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a diverse work group, to achieve results through team efforts, and the desire and ability to motivate, persuade and direct the activities of others
  • Ability to multi-task and context-switch effectively between different activities and teams
  • Is comfortable in a fast-paced environment
  • Flexible, team player, “get-it-done” personality

Pet Supplies Plus is focused on making it easier to get better products for your pet. With over 730 locations in 44 states, the stores have a streamlined design making it easy to navigate a wide assortment of natural foods, hard goods and pet services. Friendly, knowledgeable staff get to know each pet and their owner by name and provide playful store experiences to remind them just how fun it is to own a pet. Pet Supplies Plus stores are large enough to house an incredible variety of food and equipment, yet small enough to still feel neighborly.

Pet Supplies Plus is ranked No. 21 overall in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2024 Franchise 500® list and is the Top Full-Service Pet Supplies Franchise for its exceptional performance in areas including financial strength and stability, growth rate and system size. For more information, please visit www.petsuppliesplus.com. 

EOE STATEMENT

We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.