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Senior Database Administrator

SmartFinancialNewport Beach, California, United States
On-site Full-time $160K/yr - $175K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Key ResponsibilitiesDatabase ManagementTake full ownership of PostgreSQL and Amazon Redshift environments on AWS, ensuring optimal performance for customer-centric and internal platforms. System Stabilization and DevelopmentLead efforts to stabilize current database systems while innovating and implementing new capabilities as the platform grows. Performance OptimizationDesign schemas, optimize queries, and tune databases for high performance, availability, and scalability under production workloads. AWS Data InfrastructureCreate and maintain AWS-based data pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, and distribution across various applications. Monitoring and Disaster RecoveryMonitor database health, troubleshoot issues, and develop backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies. Security ManagementImplement best practices for data integrity, access controls, and security compliance. CollaborationWork cross-functionally with engineering, product, analytics, and infrastructure teams to provide robust data solutions. Technical LeadershipOffer guidance through design reviews and documentation, with opportunities to expand into database architecture. Ideal Candidate Profile5-8 years of experience as a Database Administrator or Database Engineer in high-volume, data-driven environments. Extensive hands-on knowledge of PostgreSQL, including replication, indexing, and performance tuning.

About the job

Join SmartFinancial - Empowering Insurers with Innovative Technology

At SmartFinancial, we are at the forefront of innovation, dedicated to transforming the insurance industry with advanced, scalable technology solutions. Recognized as a Best Place to Work for four consecutive years, we are one of the fastest-growing tech firms in the nation.

As a premier insurance marketplace, we connect millions of customers to a diverse array of insurance partners via our modern, data-centric platforms.

We are currently in search of a skilled Senior Database Administrator to manage and optimize our database systems hosted on AWS. This pivotal role requires a hands-on approach to stabilize our existing database systems while simultaneously developing new functionalities. Our core technologies include PostgreSQL and Amazon Redshift, supporting both customer-facing and internal applications.

About SmartFinancial

SmartFinancial is a leader in the insurance technology space, committed to helping insurance agencies and carriers thrive with our powerful, scalable technology solutions. We pride ourselves on our innovative culture and our recognition as a top workplace.

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