The Rock Family of Companies is made up of nearly 100 separate businesses spanning fintech, sports, entertainment, real estate, startups and more. We’re united by our culture – a drive to find a better way that fuels our commitment to our clients, our community and our team members. We believe in and build inclusive workplaces, where every voice is heard and diverse perspectives are welcomed. Working for a company in the Family is about more than just a job – it’s about having the opportunity to become the best version of yourself.

As a Sr. Database Administrator, you’ll ensure the databases that support our
technology systems perform efficiently and are designed to be highly available.

About the Role

Work with our developers and business analysts to create and modify our
database structureMonitor the performance of the database serversOn-call support on a rotation basisStrong understanding and ability to configure and troubleshoot physical and
logical replication in MySQL and/or PostgreSQLStrong understanding and ability to configure and troubleshoot log shipping and
Always-on HA solutions in SQL ServerIdentify and resolve performance bottlenecks both in on-premises and cloudFamiliarity with deploying and managing MySQL and/or PostgreSQL, SQL Server
in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), preferably AWSPerform database maintenance tasks, including backups/restores, updating
statistics, rebuilding indexes, etc.Work with our data engineers to help map data in our production databases to
our data warehouseMaintain system security and data integrityWork with our systems engineers to ensure optimal hardware and storage
subsystemsDevelop, manage, and maintain a strong disaster recovery and high availability
planInstall, upgrade, and patch the database serversParticipate in code and design reviewsParticipate in production code pushes

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or business information systems, a
related degree or equivalent experience5 years of relevant work experience2 years of experience with prod workload in AWS ecosystem
Experience with PostgreSQL 13 and/or MySQL 5.7 and aboveExperience with SQL Server 2016 and aboveExperience with maintaining AWS RDS and Aurora instancesIn-depth understanding of the database engine and strong performance tuning
skillsTroubleshooting experience with MySQL and/or PostgreSQL, SQL Server high
availability solutionsStrong experience working with Unix/Linux and Shell ScriptingStrong communication skillsAbility to work independently and with others in a team environmentAbility to prioritize tasksStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsTroubleshoot service outages as they occur, including after hours and
weekendsStrong sense of personal accountability for resultsExperience with Infrastructure as a code (IAC) such as terraform, or Cloud-
formation is an added advantageFamiliarity with database CICD process, concept, and toolsUnderstanding of NoSQL databases is an added advantage
 

Preferred Qualifications:

1 year of experience with SQL Server T-SQL coding1 year of experience with SQL Server database administration1 year of experience with SQL Server Integration Services1 year of programming experienceProficiency in the Microsoft Office suiteProficiency in the Azure management platformProficiency in Microsoft SQL Server
 

What You’ll Get

Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.

About Us

RKT Holdings is a centralized hub that delivers thoughtful and innovative solutions for Rocket Companies®. We’re a Detroit-based company made up of businesses that provide simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. The name comes from our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage®, which was founded in 1985. Today, we’re a publicly traded company involved in many different industries, including mortgages, fintech, real estate and more. We’re insistently different in how we look at the world and are committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard. Apply today to join a team that offers career growth, amazing benefits and the chance to work with leading industry professionals.

This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the Company at any time.  Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.  The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.  Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team, The Pulse, at Careers@myrocketcareer.com.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in any hiring or employment practices. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in completing the application and/or participating in the employment application process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Team, The Pulse, at Careers@myrocketcareer.com.