Job Description

About the Opportunity

This position provides implementation, administration, support, monitoring and maintenance of the SQL Database environments across multiple cloud environments.  The candidate will be joining the Cloud Database Engineering team being responsible for timely resolution of issues that impact database server usability, making sure systems are sized, built, and configured for optimal operation.

Special Requirements

This position requires passing a Dayforce background screening, USFedPASS (US Federal Personnel Authorization Screening Standards). This includes a credit check, criminal/misdemeanor check and taking a drug test. Any employment is contingent upon passing the screening. Due to Federal requirements, only US citizens, US naturalized citizens or US Permanent Residents, holding a green card, will be considered.

What you'll get to do

Provide administration and support for mission critical and pre-production database environments
Design and implementation of Azure cloud databases, high-availability solutions, replication, encryption, and disaster recovery solutions.
Migration of on-premises database to the Azure Cloud using SQL on VM, SQL MI and Azure SQL Database
Perform and manage daily database maintenance, monitoring and performance tuning tasks
Provide technical leadership through example, develop innovation, strategies, processes, and best practices
Responsible for database disaster recovery of all database environments which includes managing and supporting SQL backup policies
Identify and document performance and scaling improvements for development teams
Assist in the design and implementation of security, auditing and integrity controls
Benchmark, analyze, report on, and make recommendations for the improvement and growth of the SQL transactional replication infrastructure
Provide guidance to Jr level DBAs
Provide 24x7 on-call administration and support

Skills and experiences we value

At least 5+ years of recent experience maintaining and administrating mission-critical database environments
Large enterprise production environments with high transaction volume
SQL Server 2017, 2019 and 2022
Cloud database solutions including SQL on VM, SQL managed instance, Azure SQL Database
NoSQL database technologies such as MongoDb and CosmosDb
Data streaming and caching technologies such as Kafka and Redis
PowerShell and Azure CLI
Automation of processes to improve efficiency
Database triaging, tuning and monitoring
Database design and application development life cycle

Expert in troubleshooting, problem solving and initiative
Excellent planning, time management, documentation skills
Expert in T-SQL, SQL Profiler and PowerShell skills
Easily adapts to changing priorities
Effective communication with distributed team members
Works well individually and within a team
Ability to conduct research into database issues and products and present ideas in a business-appropriate and user-friendly language.

What’s in it for you

Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.

We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.

Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits.

With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself. 

About the Salary Ranges  

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, budget and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.