Database Administrator (DB2 / SQL Server / Oracle)

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Job Summary:

Defined Software Development is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support enterprise-level database environments in Tallahassee, FL. This role will focus on database planning, administration, performance tuning, and operational support across multiple platforms including DB2, SQL Server, and Oracle.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience managing large-scale production databases, is comfortable working independently, and can contribute to long-term database strategy and optimization.

Required Experience & Skills:

• 5 years of combined database administration experience
• Experience with IBM DB2
• Proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server 2016
• Proficiency with Oracle 19c
• Strong knowledge of relational database management systems (RDBMS)
• Experience with database performance monitoring and tuning
• Strong SQL skills (development, optimization, and code reviews)
• Experience supporting enterprise production environments
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues independently
• Strong documentation and process development skills
  
  

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Azure SQL
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily database administration and operational support
• Plan, design, implement, and maintain database structures and environments
• Monitor and optimize database performance and efficiency
• Conduct SQL code reviews and recommend improvements
• Develop and maintain database procedures, standards, and documentation
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues in production environments
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Business Analysts, and technical teams
• Assist with training and mentoring junior staff
• Support additional database and infrastructure initiatives, as needed
  
  

Core Competencies (KSAs):

• Strong understanding of database design, architecture, and best practices
• Ability to analyze workflows and design efficient database solutions
• Experience managing and prioritizing multiple tasks and projects
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills (technical and non-technical)
• Ability to estimate effort and timelines for database-related tasks
• Strong collaboration and customer service mindset
  
  

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Equivalent work experience will be considered
  
  

Database Administrator, DBA, DB2, SQL Server, Oracle 19c, Azure SQL, RDBMS, Database Performance Tuning, SQL Development, Database Design, Data Management, Enterprise Systems, Production Support

This position is open to direct applicants only. Vendor or third-party submissions will not be considered.