Mid-Level Database Administrator

SquareTrade
Denver, CO
Job Description
Role Overview

Join our growing team as a Mid-Level Database Administrator, responsible for managing our fully cloud-native database environment. You will work closely with IT, Engineering, QA, and Data & Analytics teams to modernize, maintain, and improve our data architecture.

What You Will Do

Create, configure, monitor, and maintain PostgreSQL database servers within AWS, ensuring high availability, health, and security across production, QA, and development environments.

Why It Might Be a Fit

A deep understanding of SQL, robust cloud database management skills, and independent problem-solving abilities are essential for this role.

Requirements

  • 4–6 years of hands-on experience administering production PostgreSQL environments
  • Dual-Engine Familiarity: Proven foundational or working experience with Microsoft SQL Server alongside your primary PostgreSQL skillset
  • AWS Cloud Expertise: 4+ years of experience managing managed database services including AWS Aurora, RDS, EC2 database hosting, and infrastructure monitoring via Datadog
  • Backup Tooling: Proficiency with database backup tools such as pg_dump, pg_restore, and AWS Snapshots
  • Advanced SQL Development (Required): Must be highly proficient in reading, writing, and optimizing complex SQL

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage with network optionality and the ability to contribute to a savings account (HSA or FSA)
  • Up to 4% company match into 401(k) and contributions into your company-sponsored pension
  • $75/month budget to help prioritize your physical wellbeing
  • $80/month stipend to subsidize connectivity costs
  • Mental health resources including free 1:1 therapy, coaching sessions and digital resources
  • Supportive leave policies
  • Flexible Time Off Policy in addition to 9 Company Holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
  • Hybrid work arrangements with regular investment in gatherings/offsites to spend time together as team
  • Various corporate perks and discounts
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