Director Database Administration

Why you will love working for a National Top Workplace

We are a global leader in loyalty marketing.

We work with some of the most well-known brands in the world to deliver market-leading, end-to-end loyalty solutions to enable customer experiences. With a strategy-led, technology-enabled approach, we are consistently named an industry leader by Forrester. The programs we deliver reach more than 330M consumers through loyalty. The impact of these loyalty programs affords us deep brand partnerships, owning a niche in the loyalty space where outcomes matter most.

We are a mission and values driven company.

Our mission is to grow enterprise value through loyalty for our clients. Every role within Kobie has a purpose and directly contributes to us achieving this mission.

We are values driven at every point. Over our 30+ year journey, we've created a fun, high-trust, transparent workplace. We believe in leadership and ownership. Our hybrid work environment, personal holidays, casual dress code and focus on diversity and inclusion add to a culture that makes our teammates proud. That pride shines through in the work we do for our clients.

About the team and what we'll build together

At Kobie, you'll take your career to the next level working with the latest database technology in cloud computing. Unlock the power of data to help personalize the experience a consumer has with a brand and drive a better business outcome for our clients.

How you will make an impact

• Lead the team of Oracle and Postgres DBAs to ensure availability, security, and the integrity of our databases.
• Partner with enterprise technology teams to deliver the ongoing data architecture, data vision and data strategy for the loyalty technology product suite.
• Work with the Engineering and Delivery organizations to provide and manage resources aligned to all aspects of database management.
• Coach and mentor data management resources including DBAs, database developers, data architects, and production support resources.
• Manage departmental staff and plan for technical skill development of the DBAs.
• Establish, refine, and audit capacity planning to ensure proper hardware resource utilization.
• Develop and implement database maintenance plans.
• Ensure project and department milestones and goals are met on time and within budget.

What you need to be successful

• Currently Director or Sr. Manager level title
• 3-5 years supervisory experience
• 10+ years data management experience in large scale environments with a focus on Oracle and Oracle Cloud. Postgres experience being a significant plus.
• Experience with non-relational DB systems including BigData and NoSQL.
• Thorough understanding of file structures and design, information retrieval techniques, and database controls and standards.
• Experience with high availability with globally distributed data persistence and disaster recovery techniques
• Working knowledge of cloud database deployments and administration
• Must understand what it takes to deliver in client-focused, client service-oriented environment.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Basic Linux-based server OS experience
• Strong people leadership and organizational skills
• Knowledge of MarTech and Loyalty is a plus

Our teammates are at the heart of everything we do

Healthy people are happy people, which makes mental and physical health a top priority at Kobie. From robust health insurance and benefits options to free fitness programs like PeerFit, to generous vacation time for yourself, we support your health needs fully. In today's job market, we know that employees are choosing only what works best for their life. For those that want career growth, Kobie is the perfect place. We have developed a comprehensive people strategy that helps every teammate know how to advance and progress on their career journey. Beyond title progression, Kobie's competitive pay, 401k matching, annual profit sharing and bonuses all make Kobie a perfect place to build your career.

Kobie a place for all

We don't just accept differences – we embrace, share, and celebrate them!

Employment at Kobie is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications, directly related to professional competence. We do not discriminate against any teammate or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis under the law.

We are fiercely committed to fostering a workplace where teammates draw upon their own diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives so that they feel welcomed to bring their authentic self to work every day. While our leadership team fully and completely supports our policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity, all teammates share the responsibility to ensure we incorporate the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout Kobie.