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SQL Server Database Administrator

We are currently hiring a SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to maintain and support a medium-sized SQL Server environment. This person must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment, and embrace change. This person will work with the software development team as well as the business unit, and will report to our data architect.

Responsibilities include:

  • Monitoring and testing of our disaster recovery plan and backup strategy.
  • Developing, documenting, and executing an effective database maintenance plan.
  • Managing and documenting and effective security plan.
  • Managing a high availability environment with Replication/Mirroring/Clustering technologies.
  • Creating SSRS reports as requested by the business unit from OLTP and OLAP data sources.
  • Monitoring for database performance problems and resolving problems as they are found.
  • Monitoring databases resources and providing ongoing trend analyses and forecasting.
  • Supporting the development team by providing assistance with the SQL change management process. Assist in pushing database schema changes from development through production environments.
  • Sharing on-call duties for the production database environment.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

  • CS, MIS, or similar technical degree required
  •  2+-years DBA experience with Microsoft SQL Server required
  • Strong understanding of relational database theory and design required
  • Strong T-SQL skills including triggers, stored procedures, and functions required
  • Experience with MS SSRS and SSIS required
  • Strong organizational and written skills required
  • MCDBA or other Microsoft certifications a plus
  • MySQL experience a plus

Our culture is what makes us a great company – all candidates must be a strong cultural fit (see http://www.balihoo.com/about-balihoo/culture.html for more information about our culture.)

This position is based in Boise, ID and minimal travel will be required.

All full-time, exempt positions include competitive base pay plus performance-based bonus and stock options.  In addition, Balihoo offers 401K with company match, health and family care benefits and a subsidized gym-membership program. Relocation assistance can be provided to the right candidate.

Balihoo is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to jobs@balihoo.com.

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