Database Administrator IV

About Planet DDS

We’re on a mission to fix dental software - and we’re not playing small. Our platform replaces clunky, outdated systems with modern, cloud-based, AI-powered technology built to actually work m practice management to imaging to revenue cycle automation, we’re tearing down the old infrastructure and rebuilding the future of dentistry. Planet DDS is the fastest-growing provider of dental practice management solutions and the #1 cloud platform for DSOs and multi-location groups.

Here, you won’t just join a team - you’ll join a movement. We want bold thinkers who are ambitious enough to push limits, empathetic enough to work as one, and accountable enough to own big outcomes. Trust is our currency, collaboration is our edge, and impact is our fuel. If you’re ready to grow fast, challenge the status quo, and help reinvent an entire industry, Planet DDS is where you belong.

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Due to coverage needs, this position requires candidates be located in the Pacific Time Zone of the US.

The Database Administrator (DBA) IV will design, implement, and manage secure, reliable, and high-performing database systems that power our SaaS products. This senior-level role will collaborate closely with engineering, Dev Ops, and IT teams to ensure database scalability, availability, and compliance with organizational and industry standards. The DBA IV will provide leadership in database development and operations, mentor junior DBAs and engineers, and drive continuous improvement in database performance and automation.

• Write efficient SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and triggers.

• Ensure SQL queries are optimized and scalable in production environments.

• Develop ETL processes using Azure ADF and other tools to automate routine tasks and administrative workflows.

• Create automation scripts for building and managing non-prod and prod environments in Azure.

• Bring technical leadership and AI tools and capabilities advocacy to an engineering team.

• Maintain accurate indexing, archiving, reporting, and automation.

• Troubleshoot complex database related issues while ensuring integrity and availability.

• Leads production support and manage incidents while ensuring SLAs.

• Enforce SQL coding standards and best practices across the DBA team.

• Ensure CI/CD pipelines are reliable and fully functional in all environments, including Azure and manage database development life cycle.

• Monitor database operations and performance using native and third-party tools.

• Mentor fellow DBAs and software engineers, providing technical guidance and support.

• Leads complex database and infrastructure upgrades and integrations and streamline processes and develop automations.

• Implement and maintain database security measures, including encryption, data masking, and secure backups.

• Ensures compliance with data governance standards.

• Work closely with IT, Dev Ops, and Cloud teams to support infrastructure enhancements and maintenance.

• Participate in performance reporting, record key metrics, and perform trend analysis for growth and capacity planning.

• Document code, data flows, processes, and changes to support knowledge sharing and compliance.

• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by enhancing performance, functionality, and operational efficiency.

• Participate in scheduled rotations that involve after-hours tasks and support.

• Other duties as assigned.

• 8+ years of experience in database administration or a related role.

• Proficiency in T-SQL and PL/pgSQL for writing queries, stored procedures, functions, and triggers.

• Experience with cloud technologies (Azure required, AWS preferred).

• Proven expertise in production monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization.

• Proven experience and track record in managing and resolving database incidents.

• Strong experience with SQL Server IaaS, Azure SQL databases and Postgre
  
  SQL in large-scale environments.

• Experience with Power Shell scripting to automate database and infrastructure tasks.

• Skilled in Azure Dev Ops and SSDT Database projects.

• Track record of using AI-powered data management tools.

• Hands-on experience with the full software…