Cloud DBA
Plano, TX

Job Description

Purpose of JobWe are currently seeking talented Cloud DBA for our Plano, TX facility.

Participates in the analysis, design, modeling, development, implementation and maintenance of databases on a variety of information technology platforms. Under minimal supervision, performs moderately complex to complex work assignments and problem resolution across systems, processes, or channels. Performs multiple team roles (team member, team co-leader) in the delivery of technical solutions.

Job Requirements

* Acquires and applies intermediate knowledge of database design and management including modeling, creation and maintenance of database objects.
* Applies in depth understanding of database tools and utilities and at least one DBMS platform, as well as highly developed SQL and database performance tuning skills.
* Performs evaluation, modification and integration functions associated with vendor supplied database software.
* Ensures business continuity by developing and implementing highly available database systems and database recovery plans and procedures.
* Liaises with database software vendors and external technical support on issues.
* Serves as a resource to less experienced team members on escalated issues of a routine nature.

Minimum Requirements

* Bachelor's degree or 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree
* 4+ years of relevant database design or administration and/or systems/development life cycle experience
* Experience with technical programming languages and/or database design or database management systems
* Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level.*

When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not be able to change your responses.

Preferred

* Experience as a DBA with AWS Cloud databases (RDS and Dynamo)
* Experience as a DBA working with RDS Postgres or Postgres databases
* Has Designed and implemented AWS Cloud databases and database clusters for Application high-availability, disaster recovery and performance

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

At USAA our employees enjoy one of the best benefits packages in the business, including a flexible business casual or casual dress environment, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, along with wellness and wealth building programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education will assist you with your professional goals.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

For Internal Candidates:

Must complete 12 months in current position (from date of hire or date of placement), or must have manager's approval prior to posting.

Last day for internal candidatesto apply to the opening is 05/21/19 by 11:59 pm CST time.