Database Administrator

As a Sr. SQL Database Administrator at Bridgenext, your key responsibilities will include managing Azure SQL and PostgreSQL instances, optimizing database performance, developing and debugging stored procedures, and collaborating with development teams to enhance data solutions. You will also be part of an on-call rotation to address high-priority incidents.

Bridgenext requires candidates for the Sr. SQL Database Administrator role to have a minimum of 7 years of extensive experience in database management, specifically with Azure SQL and PostgreSQL. A strong understanding of performance tuning, along with expertise in SQL and NoSQL queries, is essential, alongside familiarity with cloud services like Azure.

At Bridgenext, we prioritize your career growth by offering a flexible work environment, opportunities for project involvement, and continued professional development. We believe in empowering our employees to take ownership of their careers while providing the resources and autonomy necessary for personal and professional achievements.

A Sr. SQL Database Administrator at Bridgenext will work on high-impact projects such as architecting database infrastructure, optimizing database performance, and collaborating on data aggregation systems. These projects will significantly contribute to meeting our clients' data needs while enhancing your technical expertise.

Beyond technical skills, strong soft skills are vital for a Sr. SQL Database Administrator at Bridgenext. You should be adaptable to change, have a strong sense of responsibility, and possess excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.

When responding to this question, highlight specific projects you've worked on involving these databases. Discuss your proficiency in building, maintaining, and optimizing instances, and emphasize any unique challenges you faced and overcame.

Outline your methodology for identifying performance bottlenecks, including techniques for analyzing long-running queries, and mention specific tools or methods you use to implement improvements. Include examples to give your answer more weight.

Share your strategy for handling on-call responsibilities, such as prioritizing incidents based on severity, documenting resolution processes, and ensuring communication with relevant stakeholders. Mention any past experiences where you successfully resolved critical incidents.

Provide a specific instance where your collaboration led to measurable improvements, detailing your role, the technologies used, and the positive outcomes resulting from your joint efforts, like increased reporting efficiency or accuracy.

When answering, discuss your focus on clarity and efficiency in your stored procedures. Mention how you optimize performance, ensure security and maintainability, and test the procedures before deployment.

Explain your level of experience with Terraform, particularly in relation to deploying and managing Azure SQL and PostgreSQL instances. Share any specific projects or achievements that showcase your expertise.

Discuss the tools and methodologies you utilize for ongoing monitoring, such as log analytics and performance metrics. Emphasize how you proactively identify and resolve issues before they escalate.

Talk about the various security protocols you implement, including encryption, access controls, and regular audits, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of database security best practices.

Mention your experience with streaming and distributed processing technologies, such as Kafka. Highlight projects where these technologies played a role and how they enhanced data processing capabilities.

Explain your methods for continuous learning, such as attending industry conferences, participating in webinars, and subscribing to relevant publications or online communities. Share examples of how you applied new knowledge to your work.