Database Administrator (DBA)

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Job description

Who We Are

EarthCam is the global leader in providing webcam content, technology and services. Founded in 1996, EarthCam provides live-streaming video, time-lapse construction cameras, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) for AI-powered visual asset management, leveraged through our intuitive Control Center 8 dashboard which integrates with leading project management software. EarthCam leads the industry with the highest resolution imagery available, to empower building information modelling (BIM) and Virtual Design Construction (VDC) teams with actionable visual data. EarthCam's innovations include the world's first outdoor gigapixel panorama camera system, and the first ever 5G construction camera. EarthCam has documented over a trillion dollars of construction projects around the world. The company is headquartered on a 10-acre campus in northern New Jersey.

We are seeking an innovative and dedicated Database Administrator (DBA) to join our growing team.

Responsibilities:

Design and implement reliable, scalable, and secure database solutions to meet the evolving needs of the business

Work closely with software development teams, provide mentorship to junior database professionals, and ensure data models align with application requirements

Interact with stakeholders and system administration teams to understand challenges, roadmap database infrastructure, and perform capacity planning

Manage vendor relationships and third-party engagements

Monitor and tune database performance

Follow secure-by-design principles and work alongside CISO to implement and maintain a comprehensive data security strategy

Provide backup mechanisms and disaster recovery planning

Requirements

Who YOU Are

Able to work independently and see tasks through to completion

Comfortable working as part of a team

A good communicator - both verbally and in writing

Works well in a fast-paced environment

Detail-oriented and organized

Qualifications

Minimum 8+ years of experience with clustered and highly available relational databases in an engineer and architect capacity

Minimum 3+ years of providing thought leadership and demonstrating strong problem-solving skills

Expertise with MySQL databases

Proficiency in writing complex queries relevant to the database platform(s) in use

Experience with Clickhouse and timeseries databases such as Prometheus

Proficiency in at least one programming language such as PHP, Perl, or Python

Intermediate knowledge of Linux systems administration

Experience with cloud-based database solutions, DevOps methodologies and automation tools, and developmental experience with PHP and Laravel a plus

Benefits

What We Offer

The EarthCam package includes excellent salaries, bonuses, benefits, and constant opportunities for development - designed to create an entrepreneurial, invigorating and satisfying environment. Our benefits include:

Health insurance (Single coverage 100% paid for by company)

Dental and vision insurance

401K Plan (with aggressive company matching)

Paid time off, plus paid holidays

Regular free breakfasts, lunches and snacks

Bicycles to ride around campus

Team BBQs and annual company Olympics

Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer

EarthCam is committed to maintaining a transparent and secure recruitment process. EarthCam communicates with candidates exclusively using EarthCam email addresses and extends job offers solely by telephone. For more information about the EarthCam recruitment process and avoiding fraudulent job offers, please click here.

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