mTrade · 20 hours ago
Database Administrator I
Oxford, Mississippi, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
0+ years expmTrade is a company focused on data-driven applications, and they are seeking a SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of their SQL Server databases. The DBA will be responsible for safeguarding data integrity, implementing security measures, and supporting the organization's decision-making processes.
FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechTrading Platform
Responsibilities
Database Installation and Configuration: DBAs are responsible for setting up new SQL Server instances, configuring them based on the organization's needs, and ensuring they meet security and performance standards
Database Monitoring and Performance Tuning: Continuous monitoring of database performance is essential to identify and address potential bottlenecks or issues. DBAs use various tools to track performance metrics and apply optimization techniques to enhance query execution and overall system efficiency
Backup and Recovery: DBAs oversee designing and implementing a robust backup and recovery strategy to protect data integrity and facilitate data restoration in case of disasters or data corruption
Security Management: DBAs enforce security measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access or breaches. This involves setting up user accounts, access permissions, and implementing encryption where necessary
Database Maintenance: Regular maintenance tasks such as index rebuilding, statistics updating, and database integrity checks are performed by the DBA to ensure database health and minimize potential issues
Capacity Planning: DBAs predict future database growth and assess resource requirements to ensure the SQL Server environment can handle increased loads without performance degradation
Patch Management and Upgrades: Keeping the SQL Server environment up to date with the latest patches and updates is crucial for security and stability. DBAs plan and execute the patching process and may also be involved in upgrading SQL Server versions when necessary
Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: When database-related problems arise, the DBA is responsible for investigating the root cause and implementing appropriate solutions to restore normal operations
High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Implementing and maintaining high availability solutions, such as failover clustering or Always On Availability Groups, is vital to minimize downtime and ensure business continuity. DBAs also work on disaster recovery planning and testing
Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining comprehensive documentation of the database environment, configurations, and procedures is crucial for knowledge sharing and adherence to best practices
Collaboration: DBAs often collaborate with developers, system administrators, and other IT teams to optimize database performance, troubleshoot issues, and support application development efforts
Qualification
Required
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft T-SQL
Familiarity with Windows Server administration concepts
Ability to follow operational runbooks, procedures, and change management processes
Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn
Good written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server in a Microsoft Azure environment
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Company
mTrade
MTrade engages in improving the efficiency of trading residential whole loans.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$10.93M2024-01-12Series Unknown· $0.93M
2024-01-12Debt Financing
2022-05-01Series Unknown· $10M
Leadership Team
Bill Rayburn
Chairman and CEO
Lois Lovelady
President | Co-Founder | Vice Chair of the Board
Recent News
2025-09-10
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