Database Developer

Energy Solutions (ES) is currently seeking a full-time Database Administrator to join our Information Systems Team. The Database Administrator/Analyst (DBA) is responsible for managing, optimizing, and supporting the database administration, performance tuning, data access controls, data governance support, database security management of the company’s database environments. This role helps ensure that databases are secure, reliable, highly available, and performant, serving as a key enabler for both internal engineering teams and customer-facing applications.The DBA will collaborate closely with Development, QA, and Operations teams to implement best practices for database management, streamline deployments, and proactively monitor database health across all environments. Beyond database administration, the DBA/Analyst will perform data analysis, develop and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards, and deliver trusted, actionable insights that support engineering, operations, and business decision-making across the organization.The Database Administrator plays a pivotal role within Energy Solutions’ Information Systems Team by ensuring the company’s databases and analytical data assets are secure, reliable, performant, and scalable. This role directly impacts the effectiveness of engineering teams, operational leaders, and business stakeholders by enabling accurate reporting, visibility into system performance, and data-driven decision-making that supports both internal operations and customer-facing applications.This is a hybrid work opportunity. ES has offices in Oakland, CA, Orange, CA, Portland, OR, Chicago, IL, and Boston, MA. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Manage, maintain, and optimize company databases for performance, reliability, security, and scalabilityPerform and manage database administration tasks (primarily relational, with exposure to NoSQL)Create, manage, and review database users, roles, and permissions to ensure proper access controlsMonitor database performance and troubleshoot bottlenecks, capacity, and indexing issuesEvaluate and tune queries, indexes, and configurations to optimize performanceImplement and maintain data security controls, including encryption, auditing, and compliance measuresEnsure data integrity and availability through robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategiesContribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of data governance policies and procedures and support adherence across the organizationDevelop and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI and Tableau for data analysis and visualizationPerform and interpret data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights to support business decision-makingCollaborate with cross-functional teams to define data requirements and deliver analytical solutionsDocument, review, and improve database administration procedures, security protocols, and governance frameworks Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent experience required5+ years of experience in a database administrative or equivalent roleExpertise with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server)Strong skills in database monitoring, profiling, and troubleshootingFamiliarity with scripting (Python, Bash) for automationSolid understanding of database security, user access, and compliance best practicesExperience with data lineage, security, quality, and governance Preferred Qualifications:Experience with cloud-hosted and managed database services (AWS RDS, Aurora, Redshift)Ability to translate complex business needs into efficient data systems7-8 years of experience in a database administrative or equivalent role The salary range for this role is $121,679 - $147,639 with a target compensation of $121,679 - $137,625 based on experience and qualifications.