Lead System DBA

5 Months ago • All levels • Administrative

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Lead System DBA at DraftKings, you will oversee, secure, and optimize database environments across production and non-production settings. Responsibilities include maintaining, monitoring, and securing PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MS SQL databases in high-volume environments. You will utilize advanced maintenance techniques to maximize application availability, proactively oversee database health and performance, and implement effective backup and data retention strategies. The role also involves participating in database tool assessments, implementations, and migrations, providing on-call support, and offering 24/7 support for various activities, including database maintenance, application releases, and disaster recovery. The ideal candidate possesses solid knowledge of SQL Server and MongoDB infrastructures, performance tuning skills, proficiency with AWS or Google Cloud, and effective communication skills. Coding ability in languages such as T-SQL, Python, Ansible, or PowerShell is also required.
Must have:
  • Solid knowledge of SQL Server, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL
  • Performance tuning and query optimization expertise
  • Experience with AWS or Google Cloud
  • Database backup and retention strategy implementation
  • Proficient in database administration and maintenance
  • Effective communication skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with Ansible or PowerShell
  • Experience with T-SQL or Python

Job Details

We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.

Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers.

The Crown Is Yours

As a Lead System Database Administrator, you'll oversee, secure, and optimize our database environments across production and non-production settings. In this role, you’ll own impactful, high-stakes projects in a dynamic environment, using cutting-edge maintenance strategies to ensure peak application performance. 

What you’ll do as a Lead System DBA

  • Maintain, monitor, and secure the organization's production and non-production PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MS SQL databases in high-volume, multi-instance environments.

  • Utilize state-of-the-art concepts and employ advanced maintenance techniques to maximize application availability.

  • Proactively oversee database health, performance, and integrity, taking corrective actions as necessary.

  • Define and implement an effective database backup and data retention strategy.

  • Participate in the assessment, implementation, migration, and testing of database tools and third-party products, including upgrades to newer database versions.

  • Provide on-call support for production environments on a shared DBA rotation.

  • Provide 24/7 support for various activities including Database maintenance, Application Releases, Application Database upgrades, DBMS upgrades, and Disaster Recovery.

What you’ll bring   

  • Solid knowledge of SQL Server and MongoDB infrastructures, including index management and database components.

  • Skilled in performance tuning, query optimization, and monitoring and troubleshooting tools for enhanced database efficiency.

  • Proficiency with AWS or Google Cloud, and experience in cloud-based database management and deployment.

  • Effective communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly to users in both written and verbal English.

  • Coding ability in languages such as T-SQL, Python, Ansible, or PowerShell, supporting database automation and scripting needs.

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Join Our Team

We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.

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