Database Administrator

Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path! 

Wachter is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Database Administrator to join our IT team in Lenexa, KS. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in database management and optimization, with a focus on Microsoft technologies. This role involves ensuring the performance, integrity, and security of databases, troubleshooting any issues, and providing efficient solutions. The Database Administrator role schedule is 4 days working in the office at the Legler building and 1 work-from-home day.

We seek self-motivated and reliable candidates who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees.

Benefits Package: Company Paid!

• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
• Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• MD Live & TriaHealth
• Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field or relevant work experience
• 3+ years of experience in database administration, information technology, database architecture, or a related field
• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server and related Microsoft technologies
• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving database problems
• Experience with data management and data processing flowcharting techniques
• Knowledge of database design and scripting using SQL
• Familiarity with database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring standards
• Familiarity and experience with Azure SQL a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must be detail-oriented and logical
  
  
  

Key Responsiblities:

• Administer, maintain, develop, and implement policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the company database
• Perform database administration tasks, including backup, recovery, performance tuning, and space management using Microsoft SQL Server and related technologies
• Implement and oversee database policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of databases and their accompanying software
• Assess and develop long-term strategic goals for production databases in conjunction with data owners and department managers
• Work closely with IT managers, DBAs and software developers
• Respond to and resolve database access and performance issues
• Monitor database system details within the database, including stored procedures and execution time, and implement efficiency improvements
• Ensure that storage, archiving, backup, and recovery procedures are functioning correctly
• Conduct research and make recommendations on database products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts
  
  
  

Technologies used at Wachter:

• ASP.NET 4.6.1 and higher / .NET Core
• Angular 2+
• Xamarin.Forms (soon to be .NET MAUI)
• REST Web APIs
• Microsoft SQL Server (SSMS)
• LLBL Gen Pro
• Dapper
• RabbitMQ
• JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, HTML, Typerscript
• Visual Studio 2019 and newer
• Webforms
• Azure DevOps (Work item tracking and change control process/Repository and Pipeline)
• Telerik / Progress
• AG Grid
• Syncfusion
• Web Services
• Windows Services
• Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3
• ServiceChannel
• Red-Gate