Equifax is looking for a DBA who will design, create and maintain databases in a client/server environment. Works on more complex, larger and higher importance/impact databases and projects. Lead database development projects and advise management and users on new or optimal technologies or methods to frequently improve the functionality and/or efficiency of the organization’s databases Will coach, train and mentor junior team members
What you will do
Database version upgrades
Patch testing and deployment
Proactive database capacity planning
Performance and scalability goals
High availability and disaster recovery goals
Data security and protection
Functionality, stress, and load testing
Compliance initiatives (SOX, PCI, etc.)
Participate in production on-call Execute major database migrations as well as application migrations, with minimal system downtime
Ensure database standards are followed and implemented
Database health monitoring
Technical Documentation
Review procedures
Proactively monitor production database systems, analyze findings, formulate recommendations, and implement recommendations
Write queries to create custom reports for internal and external stakeholders
Sprint Deployments – database modifications and/or data fixes written by developer team
Advise developer team on best practices
Restore databases from backups to support data specific production investigations
Database and SQL Tuning
What experience you need
BS or Associate’s Degree/Technical Certification or equivalent job experience required
2+ years’ experience as an Postgres production and development DBA in a 24*7 environment
Experience in SQL and PL/SQL scripting and tuning
Experience with Linux (and Windows) required including Shell Scripting.
Knowledge of DB Tools/Utilities (e.g., PgAdmin)
1+ years experience with Cloud technology: Preferred – GCP, AWS, or Azure
What could set you apart
Experience with PostgreSQL disaster recovery, failover, and rebuilding of database linux box
AWS / GCP managed Postgres experience
Experience migrating from a local-install Postgres into a cloud managed postgres
Experience with very large databases, both in terms of Record count and Schema size
Experience with Google Spanner
Experience with tools like Datadog and DPA
Google Cloud Certifications
We offer a hybrid work setting, comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, attractive paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.
Are you ready to power your possible? Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!
Equifax is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.