GLG · 3 weeks ago
Senior, Database Reliability Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$133K/yr - $170K/yr
8+ years expGLG is a company that connects businesses with experts for informed decision-making. They are seeking a Senior Database Reliability Engineer to collaborate with various teams to optimize data infrastructure and improve database performance. The role involves tuning SQL queries, monitoring server performance, and leading educational initiatives within the technology organization.
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Responsibilities
Tune SQL queries to increase performance and decrease overall system impact
Monitor servers for performance problems and alleviate bottlenecks
Build systems and programs that automate away repetitive tasks
Design and refactor data structures to meet performance goals
Review schema change proposals from development teams and suggest best practices
Administer database roles and users
Monitor and maintain database backups and restores
Ensure optimal database indexing
Conduct capacity planning and make and implement recommendations
Coach, educate, and lead other engineers across the technology organization on how to best interact with data through pairing, design reviews, blogging, and teaching sessions
Qualification
Required
8+ years experience managing and administrating production Microsoft SQL Server infrastructures
An affinity for tracking down and optimizing performance issues in Microsoft SQL Server
Strong communication skills and the ability to educate other team members on performance-minded schema and query design
Strong understanding and awareness of data security and secure data handling
Experience with SQL Server Availability Groups
Expertise in T-SQL
Strong proficiency in a scripting language; Ideally Powershell
Desire to learn and grow your technical skillset
Strong SQL Server performance tuning abilities. You must understand the SQL optimizer and be able to improve query performance without the aid of tools such as the index tuning adviser
Ability to read and understand SQL Server explain plans
Working knowledge of database design fundamentals. You will learn the existing database schema and relationships and be capable of suggesting best practices when reviewing schema modifications from development teams
Preferred
Fundamental understanding of git is a plus
Proficiency with database systems other than SQL Server is a major plus
Proficiency in JavaScript, bash, and/or python are a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your first day of employment
Flexible paid time off. No pre-determined limits on vacation time, plus 10 company holidays
401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match (subject to annual limits & vesting)
Tuition reimbursement program for eligible courses including language skills courses
Paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
Free wellbeing support with the Calm app, Maven and EAP, and free long-term therapy & counselling assistance through Pathways
Other work perks and benefits available based on final job location
Company
GLG
The world's insight network.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$212MKey Investors
SFW Capital Partners
2015-12-21Private Equity· $212M
2006-03-01Seed
Leadership Team
Mark Gerson
Co-Founder
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John Goldsmith
Director
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