What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Administrator position at Optomi?
Optomi, in partnership with a leading technology firm, is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) to join their team. This is a unique opportunity for an Application Developer or aspiring DBA to transition into a dedicated Database Administration role while supporting an established database team. The primary focus will be on administering, optimizing, and supporting PostgreSQL environments, with some support responsibilities within SQL Server environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in database administration and engineering, experience writing and optimizing SQL queries, and the ability to troubleshoot performance issues while supporting modernization efforts and database migrations. This position is based in Oklahoma City, OK and operates in a hybrid environment.
What You'll Enjoy
- Working in a dynamic hybrid environment
- Participating in modernization initiatives and database migration projects
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
- Exposure to enterprise-scale PostgreSQL and SQL Server environments
- Potential bonus opportunities
What Type of Experience Does the Right Candidate Have?
- 1–7 years of experience in database administration
- Strong hands-on PostgreSQL experience
- SQL Server experience is highly desirable
- Experience with SQL query writing and optimization
- Comfort with database performance tuning and troubleshooting
What You'll Be Doing
- Administer and tune PostgreSQL databases
- Write and optimize complex SQL queries
- Understand and manage database schemas and data structures
- Provide support for SQL Server environments
- Assist in modernization and migration efforts from SQL Server to PostgreSQL
- Collaborate with the team to manage workload and provide database support
Salary : $35 - $45