Database Administrator, Global

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises.

Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

Vantage is looking for a mid-level Software professional who has proficiency in data modeling, data analysis, data engineering, installing / upgrading / patching database servers and software installed on both the Windows and Linux platform.

This also includes managing and administering database solutions provided in the Cloud. This position will confidently write queries, construct tables, program views, functions, and stored procedures.

Has experience with tuning queries and troubleshooting poor query performance. Understands the importance of data protection and high availably solutions so that the organization is prepared in the event a server failure, data corruption, or even in the event of a user mistake.

Can use server telemetry software to manage a collection of servers and provide status on the data environment. It’s also important as the organization has grown that the candidate have strategies for migrating data, and automating processes, this can include programming or using tools to improve processes.

Has experience creating star schema or snowflake schema data models in a secure and scalable manner.

Essential Job Functions

Provide tables, views, stored procedures, and functions to facilitate data use by reporting software and other applications.

Assist users with data requests and queries, provide guidance on query tuning for queries that perform poorly.

Employ secure and scalable data modeling processes.

Layout Application and Data Frameworks following the Well Architected Framework.

Manage database resources in the cloud, and manage the costs associated with them.

Write, update, and manage documentation on the database environment.

Add, update, and remove users from the database servers.

Ability to migrate data from same or dissimilar database platforms, such as migrating from MySQL to PostgreSQL, or MySQL to MySQL.

Design, build, and maintain data lake pipelines.

Support monthly billing operations.

Support new building construction operations through configuration loading, database creation, data validation, troubleshooting.

Extract, analyze and interpret large amounts of data from a range of sources, using algorithmic, data mining, artificial intelligence, machine learning and statistical tools, to make it accessible to business.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Computer Information Systems / Computer Science) or Engineering, or equivalent experience.

2-4 years production database administration experience with any of the following databases : MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server.

Strong data source analysis skills to locate data and business rules.

Experience delivering solutions and insights on the Microsoft Azure platform with exposure to Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, PostgreSQL, Azure SQL DB, Power BI or Azure ADLS Gen2.

Experience implementing CI / CD pipelines using DevOps tools in GitHub / Azure DevOps.

Experience with Data Modeling Dimension and Facts tables, snowflake schema.

Experience with Agile process methodology, CI / CD automation.

Experience in Tableau, Power BI or SQL Server Reporting Services is a plus.

Experience developing in Python, Java, C# is a plus.

Proven to be highly accurate and detailed in all tasks.

Strong organizational, communication, and excellent problem-solving skills.

Logical process thinking and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, evolving environment and contribute promptly.

Determined, motivated, and outcome driven.

Committed to the future growth of Vantage and dedicated to our customer’s success and to your own career growth.

Travel is expected to be less than 5% but may increase over time as the business evolves.

Additional Information

Salary Range : $100,000 - $115,000 base plus bonus

This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses.

We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package.

We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired;

such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.