Exiger · 3 hours ago
Senior Database Administrator
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expExiger is a company that focuses on revolutionizing risk and compliance management through innovative technology solutions. The Senior Database Administrator will design, build, and optimize databases while ensuring their security and performance, collaborating closely with engineering, data, and security teams to support new product features and data initiatives.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ComplianceInformation TechnologyLegalRisk ManagementSaaSSoftwareSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Own the day-to-day administration of relational and (where applicable) NoSQL databases (e.g. SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, [insert relevant tech stack])
Configure, monitor, and tune databases to optimise performance, reliability, and cost
Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies, including regular testing and documentation
Manage database patching, upgrades, and schema changes in line with change-management processes
Support and optimize data warehousing and cloud data platforms (e.g. Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, Azure Synapse or equivalent) in partnership with Data Engineering
Monitor and optimize cloud database spend and resource utilization
Collaborate with software and data engineering teams to design robust data models, database schemas, and indexing strategies
Support ETL/ELT pipelines and integration jobs, ensuring reliability and data quality across environments
Develop and maintain scripts (e.g. SQL, Python, PowerShell, Bash) to automate routine DBA tasks and health checks
Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for database provisioning and configuration (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, etc.)
Partner with product, engineering, and data teams to support project delivery and troubleshoot complex data issues
Share knowledge and coach engineers on best practice for database usage and query optimization
Expertise in AWS data services — particularly S3, Glue, IAM, Lambda, SQS, SNS, and Secrets Manager
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in data architecture, warehousing, or administration
Proven experience as a Database Administrator or similar role in a production environment
Strong hands-on expertise with at least one major RDBMS (e.g. SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) including performance tuning and query optimization
Demonstrable experience operating databases in at least one major public cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including managed database services
Experience with backup/restore strategies, high availability, and disaster recovery
Solid understanding of database security, encryption, and access control
Proficiency in scripting or programming (e.g. SQL, Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation
Experience with monitoring and alerting tools for databases and cloud resources
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose complex performance and stability issues
Benefits
Discretionary Time Off for all employees, with no maximum limits on time off
Industry leading health, vision, and dental benefits
Competitive compensation package
16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
Flexible, hybrid approach to working from home and in the office where applicable
Focus on wellness and employee health through stipends and dedicated wellness programming
Purposeful career development programs with reimbursement provided for educational certifications
Company
Exiger
Exiger provides technology-enabled risk and compliance services to help heavily regulated firms.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Exiger has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (1)
2022 (2)
2021 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$182MKey Investors
Monroe CapitalCarrick Capital Partners
2023-12-19Acquired
2022-08-31Debt Financing· $32M
2021-11-09Debt Financing· $70M
Leadership Team
Bob Kolasky
Senior Vice President for Critical Infrastructure
Recent News
2025-12-09
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