Middle Database Administrator, Global

About Vantage

Vantage 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 seeking a mid-level Database Administrator with experience installing, upgrading, and patching database servers and software across both Windows and Linux environments. This role also includes managing and administering cloud-based database solutions.

The successful candidate will be confident writing queries and developing tables, program views, functions, and stored procedures. They will have experience tuning queries and troubleshooting poor query performance, as well as a strong understanding of data protection and high-availability solutions to ensure business continuity in the event of server failure, data corruption, or user errors. They will be able to use server telemetry software to manage a collection of servers and provide status on the data environment.
As Vantage continues to grow, they will  also play an important role in identifying opportunities and strategies to improve processes for data migrations and process automation, which may include programming and using relevant tools.

Essential Job Functions

• Install, patch, upgrade and manage Microsoft SQL Server databases.

• Administer Ubuntu Linux servers.

• Manage server disk space capacity through adding more storage, or archiving storage and then migrating data as needed.

• Ensure database backups are completed regularly and conduct testing to ensure backups are usable.

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

• Manage database level partitioning where appropriate to manage data.

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

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

• Manage servers in a database or server telemetry product.

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

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

• Migrate data from similar or different database platforms, such as from MySQL to PostgreSQL, or PostgreSQL to PostgreSQL.

• Participate in an on-call rotation for emergency server issues.

Job Requirements

• Fluent English language skills, both spoken and written

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

• 2-4 years of production database administration experience with Microsoft SQL Server.

• 1-3 years experience with PostgreSQL is a plus.

• 1-3 years of production Linux server experience.

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

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

• Proven to be highly accurate and thorough in all tasks.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are required, along with logical process thinking, the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and the ability to contribute quickly.

• Genuine drive and motivation with a “can do” attitude, results-driven and committed to the future growth of Vantage, our customer’s success and your own career growth.

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

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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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Vantage 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.