Database Administrator

Company: Davidson's
Location: Greensboro
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

Description

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Davidson's, 90 years young, is an innovative leader in firearms distribution recognized for its excellence in customer service, product offerings and financial stability.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced full-time, on-site Database Administrator (DBA) with a proven track record in managing and optimizing complex database environments. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of hands-on experience working with MSSQL, SSIS, MySQL, and data warehouses. Knowledge of Crystal Reports is a plus. You will be responsible for ensuring the performance, reliability, security, and scalability of our databases while collaborating closely with development, analytics, and IT teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Database Management and Optimization

--- Design, implement, and maintain MSSQL, MySQL, and data warehouse environments

--- Monitor and optimize database performance, query tuning, and storage management

--- Conduct regular database maintenance, including indexing, backups, and updates

2. ETL Development and Data Integration

--- Develop and maintain ETL workflows using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) to support data pipelines and data integration tasks

--- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate and efficient data extraction, transformation, and loading processes

3. Data Warehousing

--- Design and manage data warehouse schemas, ensuring data integrity and accessibility

--- Develop solutions to support advanced analytics, reporting, and BI needs

4. Security and Compliance

--- Implement database security measures, including role-based access control and encryption

--- Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards for data privacy and security

5. Troubleshooting and Support

--- Diagnose and resolve database-related issues, including outages, performance bottlenecks, and data integrity problems

--- Provide 24/7 on-call support as required for critical database systems

6. Documentation and Best Practices

--- Maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations, processes, and procedures

--- Provide recommendations for database best practices and improvements

Database Administrator Pay & Benefits

Davidson's is a business casual environment that offers a generous benefits and compensation package. The starting salary for the Database Administrator will be $70k to $80k commensurate with experience in addition to voluntary benefits including family Medical, Dental, and Vision coverages as well as supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short-term/ long-term disability plans, pet insurance, cash benefit plans, and a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous match!

About Davidson's

Founded in 1932, Davidson's has grown into one of the nation's top wholesalers of firearms and related products. Headquartered in Prescott, Arizona it proudly distributes over 90 brands of firearms and related products to dealers nationwide through is North Carolina and Arizona distribution facilities.

Davidson's is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to promoting a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, gender, or national origin.

All offers of employment are conditional on candidates being at least 21 years of age and able to pass pre-employment drug testing and a criminal background check.




Requirements



Required:

--- Ability to work on-site Monday - Friday with additional on-call schedule

--- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

--- 5+ years of experience with:

--- MSSQL Server administration, development, and optimization

--- SSIS for ETL workflows and data integration

--- MySQL database setup, configuration, and maintenance

--- Data warehouse design, implementation, and management

--- Strong understanding of database performance tuning and optimization techniques

--- Proficiency in SQL scripting for database queries, stored procedures, and functions

--- Experience with database backup and disaster recovery strategies

Preferred:

--- Experience with Crystal Reports for custom report development

--- Familiarity with cloud-based database solutions (e.g., Azure SQL, AWS RDS)

--- Knowledge of data visualization and BI tools like Power BI or Tableau

Key Skills

--- Analytical and problem-solving skills

--- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

--- Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

--- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively

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