Database Administrator

About the project: 

Since 2006 the Company has been on a steady march to build and evolve a solution that helps improve the way organizations operate in order to make them more efficient, more nimble, and more competitive.

The Company has evolved into a robust, secure SaaS solution with a deep suite of workforce spend management capabilities, advanced card controls, real-time visibility into card usage, and improved reconciliation processes. More importantly, we are providing a better, more effective solution for thousands of companies and hundreds of thousands of people in the workforce. We work each day to find new ways we can help our clients operate more efficiently.

Our environment is a mix of Windows and Linux machines that reside on-premise and in the cloud. It is crucial that all work is performed under strict adherence to PCI DSS requirements, and our environment is required to be available 24x7.

Requirements:

• A solid understanding of database management systems, as well as experience with tools and technologies used to manage and maintain databases, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and teamwork abilities, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• 5+ years of experience with SQL Server;
• 3+ years of experience with MongoDB;
• 2+ years of experience with Redis;
• 2+ years of experience with at least one scripting language;
• 1+ years of experience with Azure/AWS;
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux;
• Upper-intermediate level of English.

Responsibilities:

• The Database Administrator will be responsible for the database systems' implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance.  Today we utilize SQL Server, MongoDB, and Redis;
• Designing and implementing solutions for high availability and disaster recovery, including data replication, backup, and recovery strategies;
• Optimizing performance, including indexing, partitioning, and query optimization;
• Capacity planning, including forecasting storage and resource requirements;
• Setting up alerts and monitoring to ensure the health and performance of the databases;
• Performing upgrades as required, including software upgrades and hardware upgrades;
• Ensuring the security of the databases, including implementing security best practices, monitoring for security breaches, and implementing access controls;
• Managing and maintaining the databases, including troubleshooting and resolving issues, monitoring for performance issues, and implementing performance tuning;
• Coordinating with other teams and stakeholders to understand their data needs and design solutions that meet those needs.

About us:

Softjourn is a full-cycle consulting and software development company, with expert product teams experienced in Fintech, Media & Entertainment, with a special emphasis on Ticketing. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with R&D offices in Ukraine, Poland, and Brazil, Softjourn is a global software development company with over 20 years of experience.

Softjourn has been honored as a veteran-friendly business by the Veteran Hub in Ukraine. We are committed to creating a supportive environment for veterans and implementing processes that address their needs. We highly value the unique skills and perspectives that military veterans bring to our company and are dedicated to assisting their transition to the workforce.

Softjourn Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity in all forms and are committed to maintaining a discrimination-free workplace that treats applicants and employees with dignity and respect. Our employment process is conducted without regard to race, color, religion, nationality or ethnic background, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other attributes protected by state, federal, and local law.