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Rock Family of Companies Database Administrator in Detroit, Michigan
The Rock Family of Companies is made up of nearly 100 separate businesses spanning fintech, sports, entertainment, real estate, startups and more. We’re united by our culture – a drive to find a better way that fuels our commitment to our clients, our community and our team members. We believe in and build inclusive workplaces, where every voice is heard and diverse perspectives are welcomed. Working for a company in the Family is about more than just a job – it’s about having the opportunity to become the best version of yourself.
RKT Holdings is a centralized hub that delivers thoughtful and innovative solutions for Rocket Companies® . We are the center of operations, technology, marketing, HR, legal, strategy and more that propels our companies forward. Here, we’ll give you the opportunity to launch your career and work with various companies, spanning multiple industries from fintech, to auto and real estate. We offer you the tools you’ll need to succeed, no matter what stage you’re at in your career. You’ll be able to master your craft here by working on complex problems in a collaborative culture and challenging yourself to make a real impact.
As a Technology team member, you’re empowered to make an impact, employ your entrepreneurial spirit and build a career customized by you because at Rocket, you can. We are creating digital products that solve life’s most complex moments. You’ll get the chance to shape the future of tech, have your voice heard, get ahead in your career and develop your skills. With a tech career here, there's no limit to what you can achieve.
Apply today to see all that Rocket Companies has to offer!
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or business information systems, a related degree or equivalent experience
3 years of relevant work experience
2 years of experience with prod workload in AWS ecosystem
Experience with PostgreSQL 11 and above
Experience with SQL Server 2016 and above
Experience with maintaining AWS RDS and Aurora instances
In-depth understanding of the database engine and strong performance tuning skills
Troubleshooting experience with PostgreSQL and SQL Server high availability solutions
Strong experience working with Unix/Linux and Shell Scripting
Strong communication skills
Ability to work independently and with others in a team environment
Ability to prioritize tasks
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Troubleshoot service outages as they occur, including after hours and weekends.
Strong sense of personal accountability for results
Experience with Infrastructure as a code (IAC) such as terraform, or Cloud-formation is an added advantage
Familiarity with database CICD process, concept, and tools
Understanding of NoSQL databases is an added advantage
Preferred Qualifications
1 year of experience with SQL Server T-SQL coding
1 year of experience with SQL Server database administration
1 year of experience with SQL Server Integration Services
1 year of programming experience
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
Proficiency in the Azure management platform
Proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server
Job Summary
As a Database Administrator, you will ensure the databases that support our technology systems perform efficiently and are designed to be highly available.
Responsibilities
Work with our developers and business analysts to create and modify our database structure
Monitor the performance of the database servers
On-call support on a rotation basis
Strong understanding and ability to configure and troubleshoot physical and logical replication in PostgreSQL
Strong understanding and ability to configure and troubleshoot log shipping and Always-on HA solutions in SQL Server
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks both in on-premises and cloud
Familiarity with deploying and managing PostgreSQL, SQL Server in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), preferably AWS
Perform database maintenance tasks, including backups/restores, updating statistics, rebuilding indexes, etc.
Work with our data engineers to help map data in our production databases to our data warehouse
Maintain system security and data integrity
Work with our systems engineers to ensure optimal hardware and storage subsystems
Develop, manage and maintain a strong disaster recovery and high availability plan
Install, upgrade and patch the database servers
Participate in code and design reviews
Participate in production code pushes
Benefits and Perks
Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks (https://www.myrocketcareer.com/working-here/benefits/) .
Who We Are
Rocket Companies® is a Detroit-based company made up of businesses that provide simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. The name comes from our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage®, which was founded in 1985. Today, we’re a publicly traded company involved in many different industries, including mortgages, fintech, real estate and more. We’re insistently different in how we look at the world and are committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard. We’re passionate about the work we do, and it shows. We’ve been ranked #1 for Fortune’s Best Large Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance List in 2022, named #5 on People Magazine’s Companies That Care List in 2022 and recognized as #7 on Fortune’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2022.
Disclaimer
This is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position. As with everything in life, things change. The tasks and responsibilities can be changed, added to, removed, amended, deleted and modified at any time by the leadership group.
We are proud equal opportunity employers and committed to providing an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all candidates and team members. Employment decisions, including hiring decisions, are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law.
The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in any hiring or employment practices. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in completing the application and/or participating in the employment application process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Team, The Pulse, at Careers@myrocketcareer.com.
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