About ShiftKey
ShiftKey is a platform that is disrupting the way healthcare facilities find licensed and certified professionals to fill available shifts. Leveraging marketplace dynamics and deep industry knowledge, the company is playing a vital role in mitigating America’s healthcare staffing shortages, enabling direct connections between facilities and healthcare professionals. By offering the opportunity to work as much or as little as they choose and putting the power back into the hands of healthcare workers, ShiftKey is bringing more licensed professionals back into the workforce, a solution that is solving a major crisis in healthcare. For more information, visit .
The role
As a Senior Database Administrator, you will design, implement, and maintain database systems to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement database solutions that meet business requirements and ensure data integrity. You will be a key player, providing technical expertise, mentoring junior administrators, and driving continuous improvement in database management practices.
Where you’ll work
To be considered for this position, you must be located in the US. You’ll have the flexibility to choose between remote work (State permitting) or working from our office in Austin or Dallas.
What you’ll be doing
Managing databases (PostgreSQL) in Production/QA/Dev environments, including handling installations, configurations, upgrades, and schema changes.
Providing best practices on database design, availability, replication, security, auditing, and backup/recovery methodologies. You will be re-evaluating the infrastructure regularly for optimization opportunities.
Troubleshooting database issues to maintain system availability and scalability within production environments.
Performing capacity-planning exercises to identify the necessary hardware, software, and database configurations/architectures required to support application needs.
Supporting multiple Scrum teams to produce quality deliverables, meet deadlines, manage priorities effectively, and communicate progress.
Participating in an on-call rotation to respond to and resolve application issues, ensuring that production applications remain online.
What you’ll need
6+ years of experience managing complex production database systems, ideally for a large consumer-facing internet site.
An associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Information/Data Systems is preferred.
Understanding of database patching and upgrade strategies, and the ability to enforce standards using tools and automation.
Expertise in database server tuning, query optimization, replication strategies, storage engines, monitoring, capacity planning, backup, and high availability (HA) solutions.
Ability to develop procedures, processes, and conventions to standardize database operations.
Solid understanding of security administration and policies.
Experience with scripting languages like PowerShell and Python for monitoring and custom automation.
Experience working with source code management tools like Git.
Familiarity with automated configuration management tools like Ansible and Terraform.
Experience with cloud-based systems or virtual environments, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
Familiarity with maintaining confidentiality and a willingness to operate in a HIPAA-compliant environment. Must be willing to learn how to design and follow procedures and write documentation to maintain compliance.
Perks of working for ShiftKey
Inclusive and collaborative work environment
“ Subject to certain roles ” office spaces making the hybrid work environment fun and engaging
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
Benefits effective as of the first day
Progressive PTO & Company-paid holidays with a broad selection of floating holidays to honor employees’ diverse needs
100% 401(k) employer match up to 6%
Paid parental leave
Investment in your wellness: access to mental health support
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Our Commitment to Diversity
ShiftKey is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to embracing diverse and individual perspectives shaping our culture and contributing to the solutions that transform the world. We actively work to create an inclusive environment for employees to thrive.
EEO Statement
ShiftKey does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. ShiftKey is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a mental or physical disability, please contact: accommodations@shiftkey.com
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