Upgrade

Senior Database Administrator

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, FintechIndustries

Requirements

The Senior Database Administrator should possess previous DBA experience working with high throughput SQL Server databases in an AWS environment, with 5+ years administering production, always-on, high throughput, OLTP RDBMS on Microsoft SQL Server. Advanced knowledge of SQL query execution, execution analysis & optimization, indexing strategies, partitioning, and SQL schema modeling and evolution are required, along with proficiency in various RDBMS replication strategies and experience with geo-redundant database deployments. Solid Windows fundamentals, including kernel, filesystem and OS tuning, are also necessary, as well as knowledge on how MSSQL replication strategies work (log shipping, etc.) and Always On Availability Groups, and knowledge on how MSSQL Change Tracking (CT) and MS-CDC works.

Responsibilities

The Senior Database Administrator will be responsible for configuring, monitoring, maintaining, and improving the performance and reliability of SQL Server databases and data stores, participating in all database related activities such as backup & recovery, upgrades, patching, and performance tuning. They will collaborate with engineering teams to define and implement best practices for database operations, develop standards and procedures to maximize DBMS performance, scalability, resilience, security, and data integrity, and provide production environment support in AWS and debug database issues as needed. Additionally, they will identify areas to introduce and develop automation tooling to help improve efficiency in database administration.

Skills

SQL Server
Database Performance Tuning
Backup & Recovery
Database Maintenance
Patch Management
Performance Monitoring
Data Storage Management
Database Scaling

Upgrade

Provides loans, credit cards, and rewards

About Upgrade

Upgrade offers personal loans, credit cards, and rewards checking accounts to help individuals manage their finances. Their personal loans allow borrowing up to $50,000 with fixed rates and no prepayment penalties, while the Upgrade Card provides cash back rewards on various spending categories. What makes Upgrade different is its focus on affordability and user-friendly features, attracting customers looking for flexible credit solutions. The company's goal is to promote responsible financial behavior and long-term financial health through accessible credit options.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$532.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_FCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Health & wellness initiatives

Risks

Expansion into auto loans increases exposure to credit risk.
Crowded BNPL market may pressure margins for Uplift acquisition.
Investment in new office space may strain resources if growth falters.

Differentiation

Upgrade offers a unique blend of credit and banking products.
The Secured OneCard targets consumers with little or no credit history.
Partnership with FairPlay enhances fairness in lending practices.

Upsides

Expansion into auto loans diversifies Upgrade's product offerings.
Acquisition of Uplift strengthens Upgrade's position in travel financing.
Partnership with Finturf enhances home improvement financing options.

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