Senior Database Administrator

Join Starkey as a Senior Database Administrator and play a critical role in driving best-in-class SQL database solutions that power our global mission to transform lives through better hearing.

This position is responsible for influencing and implementing technical industry best practices in all facets of SQL Server technologies, database design, analysis and support for Starkey Labs SQL based systems. This position is also seeking a secondary layer of expertise around Oracle EBS Application Administration and Oracle database support

At Starkey, we are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. As a world leader in the manufacturing and delivery of advanced hearing solutions, we go to work each day to ensure every person on the planet has the opportunity to hear their very best. Founded in 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development, and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems.

Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Starkey has more than 5,000 employees globally, operates 29+ facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide.Here's a video about the people behind Starkey's groundbreaking innovation:

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JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB

This position is responsible for influencing and implementing technical industry best practices in all facets of SQL Server technologies, database design, analysis and support for Starkey Labs SQL based systems. This position is also seeking a secondary layer of expertise around Oracle EBS Application Administration and Oracle database support. This position will provide 24x7 support for the Starkey HQ as well as Starkey's global facilities. This position will interact directly with business partners to develop database solutions to meet the goals of the business, implement best practice processes and database design to optimize the availability and support of the Starkey SQL/Oracle database ecosystem.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS

• Assess current databases, recommend, and implement IT standards - including but not limited to database design, configurations, upgrades, patches, maintenance plans, monitoring, capacity planning and availability reporting.
• Meet with business partners to understand their business goals. Design, recommend and implement database solutions that align to those business needs as well as comply with IT standards.
• Provide input to management on the technical roadmap for Starkey's database platforms.
• Provide product End of Software Maintenance deadlines and application upgrade Research and resolve issues in an expedient manner and implement appropriate resolutions to prevent issues from re-occurring.
• Develop and maintain database documentation to be shared with appropriate parties.
• Respond to customers efficiently and effectively and close tickets promptly with a high level of accuracy.
• Deploy code and ETL changes as required by the change control process.

Results - Performance Measures

• Database implemented follow industry best practices and Starkey's IT design.
• Databases are built with optimal uptime considerations.
• Databases are adequately monitored, and thresholds reported to address potential issues prior to customer impact.
• Databases are fully documented, and members are cross-trained.
• Databases are kept current on patches, releases, and upgrades.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience required.

Experience: 5+ years field experience:

• SQL Server Administrator in a 24x7 production business system setting.
• Database backup/recovery, performance analysis, re-orgs, tuning, partitioning, patching, and upgrading.
• Performing database replication, shrinking, troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Supporting SQL on MS-Windows.
• Supporting SSIS, SSRS
• Support SQL Availability groups and other forms of HA environments

2+ years field experience:

• Oracle EBS Application and database administration on Linux systems
• Supporting virtualized databases on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and on premise

Knowledge / Technical Requirements

• SQL2019/Oracle 19c, and 12x is required.
• Database backup concepts, practices and procedures is required.
• Database performance monitoring/management tools is required (OEM, Spotlight, SolarWinds,)
• Best practices on management of SQL and Oracle databases is required.
• SQL and Oracle database backup and recovery methods
• SQL and Oracle database security (all aspects)
• Scripting is required.
• Applicable Application/Reporting servers
• SDLC procedures are preferred.
• Oracle GoldenGate is preferred.

This job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education and other factors

Salary and Other Compensation:

The target pay rate for this position is between $103,000.00 - $135,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401 (k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid time off, 8 days/hours of paid sick and safe time, and 6 paid holidays annually.

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