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Remote Database Administrator

Hello, prospective Pickle!
 
We are seeking a Database Administrator to join our Finance team. You'll be responsible for ensuring the performance, availability, and security of the databases in our organization. They will be involved in the planning and development of the database, as well as troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users.
 
If you have ever wanted to make a significant contribution and help shape the customer experience and growth trajectory of a startup, this role is for you!  
 
Reports to: Director of Data Science & Analytics
 
On a daily basis, works cross-functionally with: Product, Engineering and Data Science teams
 
Location: Design Pickle is a fully remote company with HQ in Scottsdale, Arizona.
 
Who We Are Looking For
 
First, Design Pickle is anything but typical. We’re a group of hard-working, creativity-loving individuals from around the world.
 
Do we love pickles, too? Most of us! But don’t stress if pickles aren’t your thing. It’s not a deal-breaker. We do look for passion and interest in something, though, because our employees’ uniqueness helped make us the great company we are today.
 
We stand by our vision, purpose, and values, and these are mission-critical to how you show up every single day.
 
Specific to your role, we’re looking for individuals who have...
  • Utilize your Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or related field) and a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Database Administrator. Expertise in PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and other relational and NoSQL databases is essential.
  • Strong experience with AWS cloud services, including AWS RDS, DMS, DynamoDB, DocumentDB, is required. You will manage and optimize these services for maximum efficiency and reliability.
  • Implement and oversee database replication and scaling processes, ensuring our data infrastructure can accommodate business growth and evolving requirements.
  • Take charge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity, and availability. Your role is crucial in maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of our data.
  • Use DBA CASE tools effectively, both on the front-end and back-end, to enhance our database systems.
  • Strong knowledge in Python is a must. You will apply this in various aspects of database management and optimization.
  • Your meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills ensure smooth database operations.
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities are key to this role.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills are essential for team collaboration and documentation.
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team setting.
Bonus Pickle Points
  • Experience with Ruby programming language.
  • Extensive knowledge in Snowflake data warehouse infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with streaming databases.

Key Objectives and Responsibilities 

  • Design, normalize, and implement database(s) in accordance with cross-departmental needs.
  • Define users and manage access permissions to data in an appropriate and timely manner.
  • Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques and backup data.
  • Minimize database downtime and optimize queries while ensuring best practices for SQL and NoSQL databases.  
  • Provide proactive and reactive data management support and training to users.
  • Determine, enforce, and document database policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy, and integrity.
  • Monitor database performance, and implement changes and new versions when required.
  • Collaborate with Engineering team members and provide support with other data-related issues.

The compensation range for this position is $90,000 to $100,000 annually. The actual salary offer to a candidate will be made with mindful consideration of many factors. These factors include but are not limited to skills, qualifications, education/knowledge, experience, and alignment with market data for a given location within the US. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses or commissions. This salary data is for our US-based positions only.

Benefits, Compensation, And Perks
 
Uncapped PTO: Hate seeing your PTO hours decrease as the year goes on? Not anymore! There is no cap or number associated with the amount of PTO days you can request.
 
Major medical healthcare: We offer major medical plans as well as Dental and Vision insurance.
 
Remote-work flexibility: More productive at home? Not based in Scottsdale, AZ? Fine with us! We are a remote-first company with people all over the country.
 
401K: Plan for your future with a 401K with a 5% company match.
 
World-class Company Hub: More productive in an office? Also, fine with us! Our Company Hub is set up with state-of-the-art standing desks, high-definition monitors, breakout rooms for meetings and calls, a podcast studio, a relaxation room, and of course - as much merch as you need.
 
In-office gym: Our Company Hub also has a small CrossFit-style gym with a Peloton studio available for any pickles to use!
 
Life-changing massage chair: We change lives through creativity...and massages. Our team has traveled far and wide to take advantage of a life-changing massage chair that is housed in our Company Hub. One massage is all it will take to radically transform your life.
 
New parent leave: Design Pickle encourages all primary caregivers to take up to 8 weeks leave for a new family member, including adoption, at full salary.
 
Short Term / Long Term Disability Options
 
Paid training and personal development: We offer a yearly stipend for employees to continue to grow their skillset and learn things to help them in their careers.
 
Pet insurance: Have a furry friend? Design Pickle offers pet insurance through United Pet Care for discounted vet visits, medication, and procedures.
 
Team retreats, social events, and adventures: Pickle collaboration is important to us! We host regular social events, get-togethers, and experiences for our staff.
 
About Design Pickle
 
Design Pickle was founded in 2015 with a vision to change lives through its creative software, solutions, and services. Since then, the company has grown to be the leading flat-rate creative services company in the world. We have served tens of thousands of clients with a team that spans the globe. 
 
Design Pickle continues to be one of the fastest-growing companies in America listed on the Inc. 5000 in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. We’ve also been ranked as an AZ Central Best Place to Work in 2020, 2021, 2023.
 
We are a company that takes our core values to heart:
 
Be the SPARK
 
Let your fire and passion inspire someone else’s day.
 
DRIVE Performance
 
Seek out new ways to improve performance, satisfaction, and impact for our customers. Less is more rules supreme.
 
Give it to me STRAIGHT
 
Lead with radical and professional candor in every situation. Graciously accept when others do the same. Move forward together and aligned.
 
HELP when nobody's watching
 
Find opportunities to support each other and our clients beyond the day-to-day.
 
Lean into HARD
 
We thoughtfully select our challenges and tenaciously commit to conquering them.
 
Make your own PICKLES
 
We are a collection of incredible individuals who challenge ourselves and each other to grow. Change is celebrated as a sign of progress.
 
You can learn more about our company, our vision, and what we stand for on our website and social channels. We can’t wait to meet you—thank you in advance for your application!
 
Design Pickle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You will often hear members of the Design Pickle team refer to themselves as “pickles”. Pickles come in an infinite amount of variety, and as such, the pickles at Design Pickle celebrate every aspect of our diverse workforce and do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, nationality, (dis)ability, gender, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
 
All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. The right pickle for the right opportunity. Design Pickle is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
Notice to Staffing and Recruiting Agencies
 
Design Pickle will not accept resumes from any source other than the candidate. Any unsolicited resume sent to Design Pickle will be considered Design Pickle sourced.
 
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Design Pickle is powered through our purpose: To change lives through creativity. We believe in giving back to our community and are dedicated to helping others grow with our products, support, and resources.

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