Database Administrator

Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path! 

Wachter is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Database Administrator to join our IT team in Lenexa, KS. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in database management and optimization, with a focus on Microsoft technologies. This role involves ensuring the performance, integrity, and security of databases, as well as troubleshooting any issues and providing efficient solutions.

We seek self-motivated and reliable candidates, who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees.

Benefits Package: Company Paid!

• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
• Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Teladoc & TriaHealth
• Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field or relevant work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in database administration, information technology, database architecture, or a related field.
• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server and related Microsoft technologies.
• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving database problems.
• Experience with data management and data processing flowcharting techniques.
• Knowledge of database design and scripting using SQL.
• Familiarity with database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring standards.
• Familiarity and experience with Azure SQL a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be detail-oriented and logical.

Key Responsiblities:

• Administer, maintain, develop, and implement policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the company database.
• Perform database administration tasks, including backup, recovery, performance tuning, and space management using Microsoft SQL Server and related technologies.
• Implement and oversee database policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of databases and their accompanying software.
• Assess and develop long-term strategic goals for production databases in conjunction with data owners and department managers.
• Work closely with IT managers, DBAs and software developers.
• Respond to and resolve database access and performance issues.
• Monitor database system details within the database, including stored procedures and execution time, and implement efficiency improvements.
• Ensure that storage, archiving, backup, and recovery procedures are functioning correctly.
• Conduct research and make recommendations on database products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.

Technologies used at Wachter:

• ASP.NET 4.6.1 and higher / .NET Core 
• Angular 2+ 
• Xamarin.Forms (soon to be .NET MAUI) 
• REST Web APIs 
• Microsoft SQL Server (SSMS)
• LLBL Gen Pro
• Dapper
• RabbitMQ 
• JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, HTML, Typerscript
• Visual Studio 2019 and newer 
• Webforms
• Azure DevOps (Work item tracking and change control process/Repository and Pipeline)
• Telerik / Progress 
• AG Grid
• Syncfusion 
• Web Services 
• Windows Services 
• Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3 
• ServiceChannel 
• Red-Gate

About:

Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful.

We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently. Our team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to clients in numerous industries.

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.