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Database Administrator IV

Job in Irvine, Orange County, California, 92713, USA
Listing for: Planet DDS
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Database Administrator, Data Engineer, Cloud Computing, IT Support
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

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.

Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • Lead 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.
  • Lead 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.
  • Ensure 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.
Skills And Qualifications
  • 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 development lifecycle.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Preferred
  • Experience with Azure and AWS cloud infrastructure design, provisioning, security, and management.
  • Background in B2B product development.
  • Experience designing multi-tenant SaaS database schemas.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Telehealth
  • 401(k) and 401(k) match
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • FTO or Vacation
  • Sick Time
  • Employee Well-Being program
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Employee Referral program
  • Additional perk and voluntary benefit programs

Salary is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is also eligible for variable pay as part of the total compensation package.

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