{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8519b0afdf4cf76df2950e2b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8519b0afdf4cf76df2950e2b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8519b0afdf4cf76df2950e2b","title":"Senior Database Administrator","description":"Job title: Sr SQL Server DBA\nReports to: Manager, Database Administration\nDepartment: IT Cloud\nLocation: Remote\nGrade: 18\n\nAbout Priority Commerce:\nPriority Commerce is a leading financial technology company on a mission to deliver a personalized, easy-to-adopt financial toolset that accelerates cash flow and optimizes working capital for businesses. Our vision is to eliminate the barriers to unlocking revenue - empowering businesses to grow faster and operate smarter.\n\nWe achieve this through the Priority Commerce Engine, an innovative platform that combines payables, acquiring, and banking and treasury solutions. This unified approach allows businesses to streamline financial operations, reduce unnecessary costs, and uncover new revenue opportunities.\n\nAt Priority Commerce, we're driven by results. We expect our people to be known for results - bringing expertise, momentum, and relentless focus to every challenge, helping our clients and each other thrive.\n\nAbout the Role:\nThe Senior Database Administrator plays a critical role in ensuring the stability, performance, and security of Priority’s mission-critical database environments across SQL Server and MySQL platforms, both on-premises and in AWS. This role owns day-to-day database health, monitoring, and incident response while driving continuous improvements to reliability, availability, and performance. You will partner closely with Cloud Engineering, Application Development, and Product teams to support revenue-impacting systems, balance real-time operational demands with long-term resiliency planning, and act as a trusted advisor on database-related decisions.\n\nResponsibilities:\nOwns the end-to-end health, reliability, and performance of database environments through proactive monitoring, maintenance, and observability.\nReviews database backups, maintenance activities, and health reports to ensure issues are identified and resolved within defined SLAs.\nResponds to database alerts and escalations, serving as an L3 escalation point and driving root-cause analysis and long-term corrective actions.\nLeads database performance tuning initiatives, including query optimization, index strategy, and workload-specific configuration improvements.\nPartners with Database Engineering to assess database performance trends and identify systemic risks or improvement opportunities.\nCollaborates with Cloud Engineering and Application Development teams to support scalable deployments and performance optimization.\nDefines and enforces database security standards in partnership with engineering and security stakeholders.\nDeploys and manages database objects (tables, indexes, views, stored procedures, packages) across multiple environments.\nParticipates in a 24/7 on-call rotation and provides L1–L3 support as required.\nContributes to planning and execution of initiatives that enhance database resiliency, availability, and operational transparency.\n\nWhat Success Looks Like:\nDatabase environments demonstrate strong uptime, predictable performance, and reduced incident volume.\nCore responsibilities are executed with accuracy, efficiency, and clear ownership.\nStakeholders rely on this role for timely guidance, sound judgment, and dependable execution on database-related matters.\nIncidents are resolved quickly with clear root-cause analysis and preventative measures implemented.\nOther teams are able to focus on product and business priorities due to stable, well-managed database platforms.\nYou are viewed as a trusted partner who balances immediate operational needs with long-term system integrity and improvement.\n\nCandidate Requirements:\n\nRequired:\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.\n6+ years of experience supporting SQL Server databases in a production environment.\nStrong expertise in database monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.\nExperience supporting high-availability and disaster recovery configurations.\nProficiency in analyzing database logs, execution plans, and performance metrics.\nExperience deploying and managing database objects across multiple environments.\nWillingness to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.\nStrong root-cause analysis, communication, and collaboration skills.\n\nPreferred:\nExperience supporting databases in AWS environments (RDS, Aurora, CloudWatch monitoring).\nExperience with very large databases (VLDB > 1TB).\nFamiliarity with automation and scripting (T-SQL, PowerShell, CLI).\nExposure to NoSQL platforms.\nRelevant certifications (MCTS, MCITP, MySQL, AWS Database Specialty).\nExperience with third-party monitoring and performance tools (e.g., Idera, SolarWinds, Datadog, Splunk).\n\nWork Environment & Culture:\nWe believe that performance and experience go hand in hand - an exceptional employee experience is earned through contribution. We are a results-driven team, grounded in our core values: ownership, authenticity, service, trust, innovation, and camaraderie.\n\nOur culture is built for those who want to make an impact. We challenge each other to grow, celebrate progress, and support one another through shared goals and real connection. Whether you're building technology, serving clients, or supporting internal teams, you’ll be part of a company that empowers you to perform at your best and be known for results.\n\nCompensation and Benefits:\nCompensation range: $125,000 - $150,000\nWe invest in the whole employee - personally and professionally. Our benefits package is designed to support your well-being, growth, and success - both inside and outside of work.\n\nFinancial Wellness\nBonus programs\n401(k) match\nEmployee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)\nHSA and FSA options\nFinancial wellness resources and employee discount programs\n\nHealth & Well-being\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage\nMental health support for employees and dependents through Lyra Health\nFamily planning and women’s health benefits through Carrot\nGym membership reimbursement and virtual wellness programs (including yoga)\n\nTime Off\n3 weeks PTO to start, with unlimited PTO after year one\n\nGrowth & Development\nEducation expense reimbursement\nLeadership development programs\nCertified Payments Professional (CPP) certification support\n\nWe believe great performance starts with feeling supported - and we’ve built our benefits with that in mind.\n\nTraditional Physical Requirements:\nRequires prolonged sitting, standing, bending, stooping and stretching.\nRequires the ability to lift 10 pounds.\nRequires eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity and a normal range of hearing and vision (with or without correction).\n\nJoin our team at Priority Commerce and be part of a dynamic and innovative company that is transforming the financial technology landscape. Together, we can shape the future of payments and banking solutions while providing unmatched value to our clients.","company":"Prioritytechnologyholdingsll","rawCompany":"prioritytechnologyholdingsll","city":"Remote","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-12T13:51:55.973Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1242.00","title":"Database Administrators","slug":"database-administrators"},{"code":"15-1243.00","title":"Database Architects","slug":"database-architects"},{"code":"15-1243.01","title":"Data Warehousing Specialists","slug":"data-warehousing-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"518210","title":"Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services","slug":"computing-infrastructure-providers-data-processing-web-hosting-and-related-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Database Administrator","description":"Job title: Sr SQL Server DBA\nReports to: Manager, Database Administration\nDepartment: IT Cloud\nLocation: Remote\nGrade: 18\n\nAbout Priority Commerce:\nPriority Commerce is a leading financial technology company on a mission to deliver a personalized, easy-to-adopt financial toolset that accelerates cash flow and optimizes working capital for businesses. Our vision is to eliminate the barriers to unlocking revenue - empowering businesses to grow faster and operate smarter.\n\nWe achieve this through the Priority Commerce Engine, an innovative platform that combines payables, acquiring, and banking and treasury solutions. This unified approach allows businesses to streamline financial operations, reduce unnecessary costs, and uncover new revenue opportunities.\n\nAt Priority Commerce, we're driven by results. We expect our people to be known for results - bringing expertise, momentum, and relentless focus to every challenge, helping our clients and each other thrive.\n\nAbout the Role:\nThe Senior Database Administrator plays a critical role in ensuring the stability, performance, and security of Priority’s mission-critical database environments across SQL Server and MySQL platforms, both on-premises and in AWS. This role owns day-to-day database health, monitoring, and incident response while driving continuous improvements to reliability, availability, and performance. You will partner closely with Cloud Engineering, Application Development, and Product teams to support revenue-impacting systems, balance real-time operational demands with long-term resiliency planning, and act as a trusted advisor on database-related decisions.\n\nResponsibilities:\nOwns the end-to-end health, reliability, and performance of database environments through proactive monitoring, maintenance, and observability.\nReviews database backups, maintenance activities, and health reports to ensure issues are identified and resolved within defined SLAs.\nResponds to database alerts and escalations, serving as an L3 escalation point and driving root-cause analysis and long-term corrective actions.\nLeads database performance tuning initiatives, including query optimization, index strategy, and workload-specific configuration improvements.\nPartners with Database Engineering to assess database performance trends and identify systemic risks or improvement opportunities.\nCollaborates with Cloud Engineering and Application Development teams to support scalable deployments and performance optimization.\nDefines and enforces database security standards in partnership with engineering and security stakeholders.\nDeploys and manages database objects (tables, indexes, views, stored procedures, packages) across multiple environments.\nParticipates in a 24/7 on-call rotation and provides L1–L3 support as required.\nContributes to planning and execution of initiatives that enhance database resiliency, availability, and operational transparency.\n\nWhat Success Looks Like:\nDatabase environments demonstrate strong uptime, predictable performance, and reduced incident volume.\nCore responsibilities are executed with accuracy, efficiency, and clear ownership.\nStakeholders rely on this role for timely guidance, sound judgment, and dependable execution on database-related matters.\nIncidents are resolved quickly with clear root-cause analysis and preventative measures implemented.\nOther teams are able to focus on product and business priorities due to stable, well-managed database platforms.\nYou are viewed as a trusted partner who balances immediate operational needs with long-term system integrity and improvement.\n\nCandidate Requirements:\n\nRequired:\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.\n6+ years of experience supporting SQL Server databases in a production environment.\nStrong expertise in database monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.\nExperience supporting high-availability and disaster recovery configurations.\nProficiency in analyzing database logs, execution plans, and performance metrics.\nExperience deploying and managing database objects across multiple environments.\nWillingness to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.\nStrong root-cause analysis, communication, and collaboration skills.\n\nPreferred:\nExperience supporting databases in AWS environments (RDS, Aurora, CloudWatch monitoring).\nExperience with very large databases (VLDB > 1TB).\nFamiliarity with automation and scripting (T-SQL, PowerShell, CLI).\nExposure to NoSQL platforms.\nRelevant certifications (MCTS, MCITP, MySQL, AWS Database Specialty).\nExperience with third-party monitoring and performance tools (e.g., Idera, SolarWinds, Datadog, Splunk).\n\nWork Environment & Culture:\nWe believe that performance and experience go hand in hand - an exceptional employee experience is earned through contribution. We are a results-driven team, grounded in our core values: ownership, authenticity, service, trust, innovation, and camaraderie.\n\nOur culture is built for those who want to make an impact. We challenge each other to grow, celebrate progress, and support one another through shared goals and real connection. Whether you're building technology, serving clients, or supporting internal teams, you’ll be part of a company that empowers you to perform at your best and be known for results.\n\nCompensation and Benefits:\nCompensation range: $125,000 - $150,000\nWe invest in the whole employee - personally and professionally. Our benefits package is designed to support your well-being, growth, and success - both inside and outside of work.\n\nFinancial Wellness\nBonus programs\n401(k) match\nEmployee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)\nHSA and FSA options\nFinancial wellness resources and employee discount programs\n\nHealth & Well-being\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage\nMental health support for employees and dependents through Lyra Health\nFamily planning and women’s health benefits through Carrot\nGym membership reimbursement and virtual wellness programs (including yoga)\n\nTime Off\n3 weeks PTO to start, with unlimited PTO after year one\n\nGrowth & Development\nEducation expense reimbursement\nLeadership development programs\nCertified Payments Professional (CPP) certification support\n\nWe believe great performance starts with feeling supported - and we’ve built our benefits with that in mind.\n\nTraditional Physical Requirements:\nRequires prolonged sitting, standing, bending, stooping and stretching.\nRequires the ability to lift 10 pounds.\nRequires eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity and a normal range of hearing and vision (with or without correction).\n\nJoin our team at Priority Commerce and be part of a dynamic and innovative company that is transforming the financial technology landscape. 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