Database Administrator - SQL DBA

About the role

SQL Database Administrator—Hybrid Work Opportunity. This position requires working in our Charlotte, NC office every Tuesday. Candidates must reside in Charlotte, NC, or the surrounding area. Retirement Clearinghouse was voted one of the top places to work by Charlotte Magazine in 2024 and 2025! When you join the team, you'll make a real difference and can learn, grow and make a positive impact every day. At Retirement Clearinghouse we are helping millions of Americans preserve their retirement savings. We use innovative technology and provide exceptional customer service to help participants make informed decisions about their retirement accounts without using high pressure sales pitches. We are looking for an experienced SQL Database Administrator. Retirement Clearinghouse is located in the Ayrsley area of Charlotte, NC, the second largest banking center in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Handle technical requests submitted by end users of RCH products and systems.
• Act quickly to analyze available data and determine root cause of the technical issues.
• Installs and configures SQL database setups.
• Implements database schemas, tables, views, and data objects based on best practices and company design standards.
• Know and adhere to Enterprise Query Standards.
• Works closely with the application support specialists and development team to implement data changes following company change management policies.
• Work closely with the application support team on quarterly releases.
• Review and modify queries that are flagged as potentially harmful to production for scalability, availability, and potential efficiency gains.
• Perform the migration of changes through development life cycle which includes test, stage and UAT environments and deployment into the production environment.
• Review new SQL Server features, trace-flag changes, and operational changes prior to SQL version migration or upgrade.
• Optimize and tune SQL code using execution plans, system DMVs, and third-party tools.
• Create, update, and maintain database system diagrams and operation documentation, including data standards, procedures, and definitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience with MS SQL Server administration or combination of education and 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Flexibility and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Superior organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and prioritize