Database Administrator

Job Category: Technology and IT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: USA

Company Overview

About Allspring:

Allspring is an investment management firm that focuses on achieving both financial returns and positive outcomes. They combine established investment expertise with a forward-thinking approach to meet the needs of modern investors.

Company Philosophy:

  • Thoughtful Investing: Prioritizing careful and considered investment strategies.
  • Purposeful Planning: Emphasizing strategic and goal-oriented planning.
  • Elevating Investing: Aiming to create greater value beyond just financial returns.

Company Structure:

  • Allspring Global Investments™ is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC.
  • The holding company is indirectly owned by private funds of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P.
  • Managed products are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

Key Takeaways:

  • Allspring is an asset management firm with a focus on both financial and positive impact.
  • They emphasize a thoughtful and strategic approach to investing.
  • They have a complex corporate structure involving holding companies and private funds.
  • They provide a variety of investment products.
  • About the Job
  • About Allspring:

    Allspring, a leading asset management firm, is seeking a Database Engineer to join their Allspring Engineering and Technology (AllspringET) team. This role will focus on building an operational framework around AWS, Azure, and OCI systems.

    Role Overview:

    The Database Engineer will develop and maintain operational standards for database environments across multiple cloud platforms and ensure the reliability and performance of database systems.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Develop and maintain operational standards for database environments in AWS, Azure, and OCI.
    • Resolve database-related incidents and events.
    • Evaluate and resolve root causes of database problems.
    • Design, build, and manage database orchestration and automation.
    • Implement and manage database monitoring solutions.
    • Configure and manage status dashboards, alerts, and incident tickets.
    • Provide 24/7 support to meet SLAs and OLAs.
    • Build relationships with developers and business application owners.
    • Ensure database operability, availability, and performance.
    • Participate in disaster recovery exercises.
    • Perform database tuning and query optimization.
    • Automate database tasks.
    • Set up and manage database auditing and configuration changes.
    • Install and configure SQL Server, including Always On, Mirroring, and SQL Agent jobs.
    • Perform database upgrades and patching.
    • Troubleshoot complex database issues.
    • Stay updated with database industry trends.
    • Train teams on new database technologies and best practices.

    Required Qualifications:

    • 5+ years of experience leading database teams in a global environment.
    • 3+ years of experience as a trading or portfolio management database administrator or related experience.
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or equivalent.
    • Ability to prioritize and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
    • Excellent communication skills.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • 2+ years’ experience with cloud-based databases (AWS, Azure, OCI).
    • 2+ years’ experience with SQL Server and Oracle.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools.
    • Ability to support multiple internal clients.
    • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

    Location:

    • Boston, MA, Charlotte, NC, or Milwaukee, WI.
    • Hybrid work model (3 days in-office).

    Equal Opportunity Employer:

    • Allspring is an equal opportunity employer.

    Key Takeaways:

    • This role focuses on managing database environments across multiple cloud platforms.
    • Experience with SQL Server, Oracle, and cloud databases is highly valued.
    • Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.
    • Allspring offers a hybrid work model.
    • They are committed to diversity and inclusion.

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