What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Database Engineer position at SBA Communications?
Since 1989, SBA Communications has been a pillar of the wireless industry. Today, as a publicly traded global leader and S&P 500 company, our network of over 46,000 communication sites spans 10 countries, forming the critical infrastructure that connects millions. We are the force behind the scenes —the essential infrastructure that keeps our world connected.
We are looking for innovators to join the dynamic team that makes it all possible. In an industry that moves fast, we rely on our agility to stay ahead of the curve and deliver results. However, we never achieve it alone. Our culture is defined by a "Team First" focus, where every team member matters, and we collaborate passionately to support our customers' objectives.
We believe in shared success. At SBA, we invite every team member to think like an owner.
Financial Wellbeing
Your Next Career Opportunity – Junior Database Engineer
The Junior Database Engineer supports the database engineering team in maintaining, monitoring, and optimizing database environments across the enterprise. The Junior Engineer will assist with daily operations, backups, troubleshooting, and basic performance tuning, while gaining exposure to cloud and on-premises platforms (primarily Microsoft SQL Server, with some Oracle and Postgres).
What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are looking for innovators to join the dynamic team that makes it all possible. In an industry that moves fast, we rely on our agility to stay ahead of the curve and deliver results. However, we never achieve it alone. Our culture is defined by a "Team First" focus, where every team member matters, and we collaborate passionately to support our customers' objectives.
We believe in shared success. At SBA, we invite every team member to think like an owner.
Financial Wellbeing
- Plan for your future with our Global Ownership Program (Annual RSU awards for eligible employees), a 401K with a generous company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering company stock at a discount.
- We prioritize your health with access to a dedicated Health Concierge service.
- Enjoy a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package, paid holidays, and paid volunteer hours. We also fuel your ambition with tuition reimbursement, support for professional certifications, and a wellness reimbursement program.
Your Next Career Opportunity – Junior Database Engineer
The Junior Database Engineer supports the database engineering team in maintaining, monitoring, and optimizing database environments across the enterprise. The Junior Engineer will assist with daily operations, backups, troubleshooting, and basic performance tuning, while gaining exposure to cloud and on-premises platforms (primarily Microsoft SQL Server, with some Oracle and Postgres).
What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities
- Database Maintenance & Monitoring: Assist in daily monitoring of database health, performance, and availability across on-premises and cloud environments.
- Backup & Recovery: Support routine database backup operations and participate in recovery drills under supervision.
- Issue Tracking & Troubleshooting: Log and track database-related issues, escalating complex problems to senior team members.
- Performance Tuning: Learn to identify and help resolve basic performance bottlenecks, such as slow-running queries.
- Security & Compliance: Follow established security protocols and compliance requirements (SOX, segregation of duties, etc.).
- Reporting & Analytics: Assist in generating routine reports and maintaining reporting environments (SSRS, Oracle BI).
- Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
- Collaboration: Work closely with developers, senior DBAs, and IT support to resolve user issues and support business initiatives.
- Continuous Learning: Participate in training sessions, webinars, and team meetings to build technical expertise.
- Other Duties: Complete other tasks and projects as assigned by the Manager of Database Engineering.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS or equivalent
- Technical 0-2 years Managing and supporting SQL Server Certifications (preferred)
- Microsoft Certified: SQL Server Database Fundamentals or Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to stoop, bend, kneel or crouch.
- Ability to stand, walk and sit.
- Ability to reach with hands and arms
- Visual ability correctable to 20/20.
- Sitting up to 90% of the day.
- Ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner in person and over the telephone.
- Manual dexterity to input data into the computer and the calculator and operate the equipment listed above.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Office/ Cubicle workspace.
- Moderate noise level.