Sr Database Administrator

Join Starkey as a Senior Database Administrator and play a critical role in architecting and optimizing the high-availability SQL Server platforms that power mission-critical operations across global facilities. This is an opportunity for a seasoned database expert to lead enterprise-scale performance, security, and disaster recovery initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring others in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment. Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better. Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what’s possible. We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide. Watch this video to see more of what sets Starkey apart: https://youtu.be/9cUYwTlCepg?si=wkovx8_R_iINfrc6 [https://youtu.be/9cUYwTlCepg?si=wkovx8_R_iINfrc6] JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB  This position is responsible for leading the design, architecture, performance, availability, and operational excellence of Starkey’s SQL Server database platform, supporting mission‑critical, 24x7 business systems across Starkey HQ and global facilities. The role emphasizes SQL Server database architecture, operational maturity, and best‑practice implementation, while also providing secondary support and cross‑training capabilities for Oracle databases and Oracle E‑Business Suite (EBS) environments.  The Senior Database Administrator partners closely with application teams, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, high‑availability database solutions that align with business objectives and IT standards. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS  * Primary responsibilities * Serve as a senior technical authority for SQL Server database architecture, design, and operations in a 24x7 production environment. * Assess current SQL Server platforms and recommend improvements related to architecture, configuration, availability, scalability, performance, and security. * Design and implement high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and recovery solutions aligned with industry best practices. * Lead SQL Server performance analysis, tuning, capacity planning, and optimization initiatives. * Plan and execute SQL Server upgrades, patching, maintenance plans, and growth strategies. * Establish and enforce IT standards for SQL Server database design, deployment, and lifecycle management. * Provide input into the technical roadmap for Starkey’s SQL Server database platforms. * Develop and maintain database health, performance, availability, and growth reporting. * Collaborate with business partners to translate business requirements into well‑architected SQL Server database solutions. * Respond to incidents and service requests efficiently, ensuring timely resolution and high customer satisfaction. * Participate in 24x7 on‑call rotation and support planned maintenance activities. * Create and maintain high‑quality technical documentation. * Continuously improve processes, operational maturity, and customer service. * Stay current on emerging database technologies, features, and best practices. * Mentor and coach team members as the Senior subject matter expert. * Secondary Responsibilities: * Provide secondary administration and operational support for Oracle databases, including Oracle running on Linux. * Support Oracle E‑Business Suite (EBS) application administration, including coordination of patches, upgrades, and technical stack maintenance. * Assist with Oracle backup/recovery, performance tuning, and monitoring as needed. * Participate in on-call, knowledge transfer, and operational backup within the DBA team. * Support Oracle‑related initiatives such as GoldenGate replication. JOB REQUIREMENTS Education * Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience required. Experience  * 8+ years field experience as SQL Server Administrator in a 24x7 production business system setting. * 8+ years field experience with database backup/recovery, performance analysis, re-orgs, tuning, partitioning, patching and upgrading. * 8+ years field experience performing database replication, shrinking, troubleshooting and problem solving. * 5+ years field experience supporting virtualized databases * 2+ years field experience supporting DB’s on Azure * 2+ years field experience supporting databases on Linux environments. Knowledge / Technical Requirements * Knowledge of database backup concepts, practices and procedures is required. * Knowledge of database performance monitoring/management tools is required (OEM, Spotlight, SolarWinds,) * Knowledge of industry best practices on management of SQL/Oracle databases is required. * Knowledge of industry best practices on SQL and Oracle database backup and recovery methods * Knowledge of industry best practices of SQL and Oracle database security (all aspects) * Knowledge of scripting is required * Knowledge of applicable Application/Reporting servers * Knowledge of SDLC procedures is preferred * Knowledge of Oracle GoldenGate is preferred * Knowledge of Oracle EBS Apps and Database Administrator preferred Competencies, Skills & Abilities  * Focus on Customers: Produce Effective Customer Solutions * Results Orientation: Drive Functional/Discipline Success * Problem Solving/Learning: Perform Insightful Analysis and Apply Insightful Judgment * Strategic Thinking: Input to Strategy at a Functional Level * Financial/Quantitative Analysis: Derive Quantitative Analysis * Drive Leading Edge Innovation * Planning: Ensure Accuracy WORK CONTEXT Working Conditions  * This is a five‑day‑a‑week, in‑office position. * Participation in a 24x7 on‑call rotation is required; rotation frequency varies based on team size. * Weekend and holiday work may be required to support system upgrades, application releases, and patching activities. Salary and Other Compensation: The target pay rate for this position is between $103,180 and $141,750 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include: geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout. The following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee assistance plan, hearing aid benefits, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, paid floating holidays, paid volunteer service day, paid paternity and maternity leave and tuition reimbursement.   #LI-MP1