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Database Administrator

FINBOA Inc
Houston, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$89,681 - $117,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Flexible schedule
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Azure SQL Database
Server optimization
Azure IaaS
Data migration
High availability solutions design
Query plan analysis
Improving system uptime or availability
Database backup and recovery
Data retrieval time improvement
Data recovery
Database security hardening
Server backup and recovery
Cost control
Database security management
Stored procedures
SQL
Database server management
Reducing cloud infrastructure costs
IT monitoring tools
Data access controls implementation
Contingency planning
Data backup
Production monitoring
Database migration or upgrading
Capacity planning
Access control management
Managing cloud database deployments
System tuning
Cross-functional collaboration
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Benefits:

IRA with Company Match
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources

Company Overview

FINBOA is a leading innovator in digital process automation and regulatory compliance for banking institutions. Our cloud-based SaaS solutions streamline back-office operations, improve compliance accuracy, and enhance the customer experience for banks and credit unions nationwide. We are a fast-growing organization committed to delivering exceptional service, operational excellence, and cutting-edge technology across the financial services industry.

Position Overview

The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the performance, integrity, security, and availability of FINBOA’s databases across both client-facing and internal environments.

This role operates within a dual-reporting structure:

70% Client Implementations & Support Directly supporting client database environments, onboarding, migrations, and production issues
30% IT / Internal Infrastructure Supporting company-wide database strategy, performance optimization, and security initiatives

This is a hands-on, production-focused role requiring strong experience with Microsoft Azure SQL, particularly in resource management (DTUs/vCores, storage, scaling, and performance tuning).

Key Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities – Client Implementations & Support

Own provisioning, configuration, ongoing maintenance, and disaster recovery planning and testing for client-specific Azure SQL, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and on-premises databases
Support client implementations, go-lives, and migrations, ensuring database readiness and performance
Support and maintain data warehouse infrastructure for clients and business intelligence
Monitor and actively manage:
- DTU / vCore utilization
- Storage growth and allocation
- Query performance and execution plans
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues involving:
- Query performance degradation
- Blocking/locking
- Data inconsistencies or failures
Perform data migrations, imports, exports, and validation activities
Execute controlled data updates and client-specific configurations
Partner with Support to resolve escalated database-related issues
Collaborate with Implementation Engineers on onboarding and environment setup

Secondary Responsibilities – Internal / Company-wide IT

Assist IT leadership with internal database administration across corporate environments
Support database security initiatives (least privilege, password rotation, auditing, monitoring)
Participate in patching, version upgrades, and performance optimization for shared systems
Maintain the operational health of internal SQL servers, VMs, and supporting infrastructure, while refining Azure resource configurations, scaling, and cost-efficiency recommendations
Assist with monitoring, alerting, and disaster recovery planning

Required Qualifications

3–5+ years of experience in database administration (SQL Server / Azure SQL)
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure SQL, including:
- DTU and/or vCore resource management
- Storage scaling and performance tuning
- Azure monitoring tools (Metrics, Query Performance Insight, etc.)
- Cost optimization and right-sizing databases
Advanced SQL skills:
- Query writing and optimization
- Indexing strategies
- Stored procedures, views, tables, and execution plan analysis
- Data migration
Experience managing production database environments with high availability requirements
Strong understanding of:
- Disaster recovery
- Backup and recovery strategies
- Database security and access control
- Performance tuning methodologies
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex database issues in real-time

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in SaaS, fintech, or financial services environments
Familiarity with multi-tenant database architectures
Experience with automation/scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
Exposure to Azure DevOps or CI/CD pipelines
Experience with Azure networking components (including VNets, subnets, and VPNs)
Understanding of compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, SOC 2, etc.)

Soft Skills & Competencies

Strong communication skills, especially with client-facing teams.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
Proactive, curious, and eager to learn.
Comfortable working in structured, process-driven contexts.
Team-oriented with a service-first mentality.
Strong ownership mentality over production systems.
High attention to detail and data accuracy.

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