- Comprehensive understanding of both software development and database administration
- Database management
- Database Performance Optimization
- Automation and Scripting
- Monitoring and Alerting
- Incident Response
- Capacity Planning
- Security compliance
- Continuous Improvement Strong grasp of SQL.
- A fast learner, detail oriented, decisive, and enjoy fast paced work environments. Self-directed and operate with urgency, focus, and discipline.
- Communicates and influences effectively and appropriately across the organization.
- Confidently makes data driven decisions while considering upstream and downstream operational impacts.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to think and lead complex projects simultaneously.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
- At least 8+ years’ experience performing full stack database administration functions and supporting relational databases in a 24x7 production environment.
- Proven expertise managing complex data systems and working with development teams to assist in the successful delivery of application environments.
- Experience with supporting highly transactional OLTP databases. Experience with High Availability concepts.
- Experience with database scalability concepts (partitioning/sharding, replication, compression)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including robust troubleshooting skills with a focus on preventative actions.
- Experience with some of the following technologies and concepts is not required but would be a plus: Microsoft Operating systems, PostgreSQL (AWS Aurora), MongoDB (Atlas), Linux Operating systems, Active Directory, SSIS, OLTP data environments, Data Archiving, Snowflake, Wait Statistics, Solarwinds DPA/DPM, Policy Based Management, PowerShell, MySQL, DB2, Agile Methodologies, Amazon cloud database technologies, VMWare, Cloud Automation.
Frontline Education is a pioneer of school administration software purpose-built for K-12 districts. We provide innovative, connected solutions for student and special programs, business operations, and human capital management with powerful data and analytics to empower educators and administrators. We earn the trust of K-12 leaders across the U.S. by serving as a consistently high-performing, forthright partner of school districts through every dimension of the company.
We're a group of unique and talented individuals that love what we do. We've been lucky enough to land jobs with a rapidly growing tech company that supports an appreciative and friendly customer base. We work hard to make our customers happy, but we like to have a good time in the process. We are a company that strives to think in terms of “we” instead of “me.” We believe in the philosophy of servant leadership and that it’s all about putting others first. We also value the balance between family and work.
Frontline embraces diversity, equity, and inclusivity. We are intentionally building a workplace that respects, supports, and values the identities of all our employees. We believe this to be foundational in developing a strong community in our company. Frontline Education is an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
