DB Administrator

_Copart, Inc. a technology leader and the premier vehicle auction platform globally, with over 200 facilities located across the world, Copart links vehicle sellers to more than 750,000 buyers in over 190 countries.  We believe in providing an unmatched experience, every day and everywhere, driven by our people, processes, and technology. _

• Responsibilities will include:

 

• Ensure integrity, high availability, and optimum performance of Production database systems by providing technical support and maintenance. 

• Proactively monitor and improve database and system performance. 

• Oversee database backup strategy and recovery procedures. 

• Install periodic software patches and new product releases. 

• Implement and oversee database security strategy and best practices. 

• Perform troubleshooting and maintenance of multiple global databases. 

• Monitor databases regularly to check for problems such as locking issues and failed queries. 

• Assist team with troubleshooting critical issues, implementing new ideas and solutions. 

• Assist Development teams with application performance load testing, capacity planning, space management and data maintenance activities for database system. 

• Handle daily Database deployments, Infrastructure changes and modifications in conjunction with change management team. 

• Assist Developers with Database requirements, recommendations & design reviews. 

• Coordinate problem resolution with Microsoft support as needed.

 

 

• Preferred Skills:

 

• Six plus years of hands-on experience as a database administrator. 

• Five plus years of experience working with SQL Server 2016 or 2019. 

• Five years of experience with Windows Server administration, tuning and troubleshooting 

• Two plus years of experience with MariaDB / MySQL Database systems and replication solutions would be a plus. 

• One year experience working with PostgreSQL databases would be a plus. 

• Have a detailed understanding of SQL Server internals such as memory management, locking mechanism, job scheduler, maintenance plans, etc., 

• Three plus years of experience working with Microsoft SQL Server HA / DR solutions such as Always-On, Replication, Clustering, log shipping, etc., 

• Three plus years of experience with SQL Server backup/restore, schedulers, etc 

• Expertise in database object design including tables, indexes, views, triggers, stored procedures, functions, events and other user-defined objects. 

• Experience in performing database performance tuning and optimization tasks with DB, such as query rewrite, creation of indexes or system tuning. 

• Experience working with database features and tools such as partitioning, compression, constraints, admin views, event monitors, data encryption, etc., 

• Experience working on Linux operating system. 

• Good experience working with scripting, like SQL Scripting, PowerShell scripting, Python, etc., 

• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills. 

• Able to prioritize and execute tasks and projects in a fast paced and mission critical environment. 

• Strong desire to learn new technologies and other database platforms. 

• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. 

• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills 

• Microsoft certification a plus

 

 

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At Copart, we are focused on harnessing the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. By embracing diverse perspectives, we open doors to innovation and unleash the full potential of our team. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels appreciated, included, and inspired to grow and contribute meaningfully.

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