Database Administrator

Database Administrator

McLeod Software is the leading developer and provider of transportation management software to trucking and freight brokerage companies in the United States. We are highly respected within the transportation industry, and are growing again! We believe that investing in people who have a natural desire to learn and grow is one of our greatest competitive advantages. Each person has an opportunity to contribute directly to the Company’s growth and success – and we look for individuals who take pride in doing that. We invite you to visit our website at www.mcleodsoftware.com.

Position Summary

The Database Administrator (DBA) will be part of the IT Data Services Team and will be responsible for the enhancement and support of all McLeod Software database products, both internal and external. The Database Administrator will consult with customers regarding the database best practices required to implement IT solutions that meet their business unit requirements. The DBA is responsible for design and development of new data related products and services. This position is highly technical in nature and includes dialogue of the technical model for an end to end blueprint of a custom based IT solution from inception to completion with a heavy emphasis on the data structure and performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supports all data products, both internal and external.
• Identifies database requirements; analyzing applications, programming, and operations; evaluating existing systems and designing proposed systems.
• Works closely with the Systems and Infrastructure teams to identify issues and create innovative solutions to problems that arise.
• Recommends solutions by defining database physical structure and functional capabilities, database security, data back-up, and recovery specifications.
• Installs revised or new IT solutions by proposing specifications and flowcharts; recommending optimum access techniques; coordinating installation requirements.
• Monitors performance and managing parameters to provide fast query responses to front-end users and back-end processes.
• Maps the logical design for planned databases.
• Performs database development using a wide range of tools including SSIS, SSAS, T-SQL, PL-SQL.
• Supports engagement managers and developers/vendors in implementation phases of the McLeod Solutions in such areas of application development, troubleshooting, and testing.
• Prepares and presents design proposals to clients.
• Produces detailed technical drawings.
• Provides database performance administration and guidance.

Position Requirements:

• Associates or Bachelors degree strongly preferred, or education and equivalent work experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of one or more SQL based database system (SQL Server, Oracle, DB2)
• Microsoft SQL, Oracle, DB2 certifications are strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

McLeod Software is an equal opportunity employer and considers applications for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability or any other group protected by Federal or State law or ordinance. People with disabilities who may need an accommodation to apply and compete for a position with McLeod Software may request such accommodation(s) by contacting Human Resources via (877) 362-5363. Upon acceptance of an offer of employment from McLeod Software, we will conduct a thorough pre-employment screen in accordance with FCRA as well as any other applicable Federal and State laws governing pre-employment screenings. The screenings may include, but are not limited to: verifying your work and education history, criminal and other background/consumer information based on the inputs provided by you on your application for employment. McLeod Software participates in E-Verify.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location:

• Birmingham, AL

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required experience:

• SQL Server, Oracle or DB2: 3 years
• Database Management: 3 years