Senior Database Administrator

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Senior Database Administrator to join our dynamic team, where you'll lead database strategy and operations while working with cutting-edge technologies. This is your opportunity to thrive in a collaborative environment with ongoing professional development and growth.

Responsibilities

• Proactively ensure database availability and stability by identifying and resolving issues, overseeing operations, planning maintenance activities, and performing root cause analysis
• Maintain clear communication with the line manager and stakeholders, keeping them informed about progress, challenges, and solutions
• Mentor and train junior staff, enabling them to master critical database processes and technologies
• Review and approve database deployments with an emphasis on precision and adherence to best practices
• Collaborate with architects and senior teams to support technical designs and provide expert guidance
• Take ownership of installing new database infrastructure and equipment, ensuring readiness and efficiency
• Perform comprehensive impact analysis for database activities, understanding potential effects on systems and business operations
• Respond swiftly to issues and support calls, adhering to relevant procedures, including those concerning security
• Participate in an On-Call rotation to handle off-peak issues and out-of-hours maintenance as needed
  
  
  

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Database Administration
• Expertise in supporting various RDBMS products in enterprise environments, particularly Microsoft SQL Server, Aurora, and Redshift
• Proficiency in working with Amazon (AWS) public cloud services and associated DBaaS technologies such as Relational Database Services (RDS)
• Capability to perform deep dives into database infrastructure issues, delivering fixes and optimizations
• Strong foundation in database infrastructure, maintenance, administration, and design
• Proven experience with enterprise database high availability techniques, such as mirroring, replication, and Always-On solutions
• Background in developing and maintaining performance or reporting metrics
• Competency to act as a subject matter expert, advising team members on best practices
• Collaboration skills with a team-first mindset and focus on organizational goals
• Expert troubleshooting abilities with large T-SQL scripts, nested stored procedures, functions, and triggers
• Understanding of Agile methodologies
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) at a minimum B2 level
  
  
  

Nice to have

• Familiarity with additional AWS cloud services like EC2, S3 storage, security groups, NACLs, and other infrastructure resources
• Experience in system and application monitoring tools such as SentryOne, IPMonitor, Datadog, Cloudwatch, Grafana, etc.
• Knowledge of change control processes and associated procedures
• Background in incident management and response
• Working knowledge of Redgate products like the DBA Toolbelt
  
  
  

We offer

• Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
• Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
• Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
• Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
• Consider relocation options in over 30 countries worldwide
• Participate in volunteer, charity programs and communities (both technical and interest-based)
• You can plan your individual career path together with your manager.
• Receive regular feedback from colleagues
• Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
• Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
• Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
• Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract and other partner resources
• Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with the instructors who are practicing architects
• Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school and more
• Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events and conferences annually)
• Vacation and sick leave (including a sick leave without a medical certificate)
• A wide range of Voluntary Medical Insurance programs providing both medical treatment and various preventive options (including sports activities)
• Medical insurance for family members at corporate rates
• Company support during significant life events (childbirth or adoption, marriage, etc.)
• Support for psychological comfort: discounts on services from mental health specialists or coaches, thematic training
• E-kids program - a free programming language training program for EPAMers' children
  
  
  

The remote option applies only to the Candidates who will be working from any location in Ukraine.


EPAM strives to provide its global team of over 52,800+ professionals in more than 55 countries with opportunities for professional growth from day one of collaboration. Our colleagues are the source of EPAM's success, so we value cooperation, strive to always understand our clients' business and aim for the highest quality standards. No matter where you are, you will join a dedicated, diverse community that will help you realize your potential to the fullest.