What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Database Administrator position at Go! Retail Group?
Who We Are
Go! Retail Group, based in Austin, Texas, is a national specialty retailer and the parent company of several iconic retail brands, including Go! Toys, Toys“R”Us, Babies“R”Us, Disney Store Limited- Time Shops, Attic Salt, Wonder World, Calendars.com, LANG and other global brands.
We are the world’s largest operator of holiday pop-up stores, operating hundreds of locations in malls, outlets, shopping centers, and lifestyle centers throughout the United States.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a Junior Database Administrator (DBA) to join our Information Systems team. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Information Systems and works closely with a highly collaborative team of professionals.
This role goes beyond simply maintaining databases. The role sits at the center of how data flows across our brands and systems. The successful candidate will help maintain and optimize our databases, write stored procedures, build ETL pipelines, and develop reports that support business decision-making. This role will also assist with integrations between our internal platforms and vendors that help keep our business running.
If you are comfortable working with SQL, curious about how data moves through complex systems, and ready to take on responsibilities beyond a typical junior-level role, we would love to hear from you.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and a positive, can-do-attitude with a good sense of humor.
Why Go! Retail Group?
You will work across multiple brands and business models, giving you exposure to a wide variety of data challenges and opportunities. This is a junior-level title with senior-level exposure- an excellent opportunity to accelerate your technical skills and professional growth.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain and optimize SQL databases to ensure performance, reliability and availability.
- Write stored procedures and complex SQL queries to support reporting and operational needs.
- Build, maintain, and improve ETL processes that connect systems and data sources.
- Develop reports and data outputs for teams across multiple brands.
- Support integrations between internal systems and third-party vendors.
- Troubleshoot data issues and identify root causes to prevent recurring problems.
- Collaborate with business and technical teams to support data-driven decision-making.
What You Bring
Retail or e-commerce experience is a plus, but not required. We care more about your problem-solving ability, curiosity, and willingness to learn than specific industry experience.
Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:
- 3 years of professional experience working with SQL.
- Experience writing stored procedures and advanced SQL queries.
- Exposure to ETL tools, data pipeline, or data integration projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to validate and review your own work with a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to explain technical concepts and data issues to non-technical audience.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
- High sense of urgency, accountability and ownership.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Bonus opportunities
- Strong 401(k) match
- Generous PTO program
- Birthday Day Off
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Relaxed dress code
- Company events and additional fun perks
- Collaborative, open-door, team-oriented environment
- A supportive workplace where you can build and grow your career
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. Actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignments.
Go! Calendar Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.