Senior Database Administrator (Hybrid – Columbia, SC)

The Senior Database Administrator (DBA) is a professional responsible for managing, securing, and handling the data, databases, and pipelines for AgFirst Farm Credit Bank. As a member of the Database Development Services team, they are responsible for the operations of on-premises and cloud databases. A Senior DBA provides consulting and mentoring to less senior staff members on database-related topics.

What you’ll do
– Support AgFirst live operational databases across all environments. (Production/Non-Production)
– Identify and act on opportunities to improve performance, automate processes, and add value to databases and data pipelines
– Use database management system software and tools for Microsoft SQL, Oracle, and Azure
– Understands data and information in all its forms
– Working knowledge of data pipeline development to build and maintain optimal data architectures
– Understand c onceptual, logical, and physical data models
– Time reporting and monthly status reports turned in on time

What you’ll need
– B.S. in computer science, engineering to technical field, or extensive work experience as a DBA
– 5 to 10 years of experience as a DBA
– Expert knowledge of SQL Server or Oracle installation and configuration
– Excellent knowledge of relational database logical concepts and physical implementation concepts
– Excellent grasp of programming and software development concepts
– Competency in some scripting language, preferably Python
– Excellent skills in presenting and writing on technical topics