Senior Database Administrator

Job Description
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Database Administrator to join our dynamic and collaborative team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, supporting, administering, and maintaining relational databases such as MS SQL Server, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, and others.

You will be part of an international team working closely with colleagues based in the United States and Nepal, contributing to global projects and initiatives. This position offers a hybrid work model, with the flexibility to work both remotely and from our office in Málaga.

Responsibilities
As a Database Administrator, you will:

• Create, administer, monitor, and maintain multiple relational databases such as MS SQL Server, AWS Aurora-Postgres, Snowflake, etc.
• Work on new and existing logical/physical database designs for applications and infrastructure.  Implement relational databases, tables, and table changes, etc.
• Support application development for problem solving and performance tuning.
• Assist in administering, monitoring and maintaining SQL Server/Snowflake/Aurora Postgres environments, including for disaster recovery.
• Be willing to be on-call and occasionally work odd hours to help meet customer service level commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience with recent Microsoft SQL Server versions (2022, 2019, 2017)
• Experience with PostgreSQL, especially AWS RDS PostgreSQL and AWS Aurora PostgreSQL
• Experience working in a Cloud environment, especially AWS
• Experience in database design for data integrity, performance tuning and capacity optimization.
• Knowledge of the SQL language and its capabilities
• Ability to analyze SQL and provide recommendations (performance tuning, tables, views, triggers, indexes, constraints, etc.) and best practices
• Experience in application (e.g., timeouts, deadlocks, etc.) and server troubleshooting.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL Server components and tools (Extended Events, etc.)
• Ability to automate routine processes with PowerShell and other scripting languages
• Experience with installation, configuration, support, and tuning of different complex Microsoft SQL Server installations and setups (Availability Groups, Multi-site Availability Groups, Failover Clusters Instances, etc.)
• Strong understanding of monitoring: interpretation, actions to take, implementations and administration.
• Experience in Incident Management and good understanding of SOX and other regulatory compliance
• Good communication skills, ability to collaborate in a team.
• Ability to take initiative instead of waiting for work to be assigned.
• Active participation in discussions and ability to have and state opinions.
• Ability and eagerness to learn and to pick-up other Relational and NoSQL Database Technologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar field.
• 4+ years of experience with creating, administering, monitoring, and maintaining of multiple relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.
• Familiarity with working on the AWS Cloud platform with RDS SQL Server and Aurora-Postgres and with EC2 instances and related features.
• Experience in Managing a Multi-Site (Active-Active) Environment

About Us
Our People, Our Culture
For more than 50 years, Verisk has helped property and casualty insurers make smarter decisions about risk through AI-powered risk modeling, advanced analytics, and technology solutions spanning the entire policy lifecycle. We are a leading strategic data, analytics, and technology partner to the global insurance industry, guided by core values of learning, caring, and results while maintaining the highest ethical standards as stewards of the industry's most comprehensive datasets. Learn more about Verisk and what we are doing within the insurance industry.

When you join Verisk, you become part of a diverse global team with over 7,500 professionals in 30 plus countries, making work that matters. We're certified by Great Place to Work, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity, employee engagement, and wellbeing. At Verisk, your growth is a priority—from professional development and tuition benefits to a supportive, flexible workplace culture, we support your continued growth.

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Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk's minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.

At Verisk, we provide a competitive compensation package aligned with market benchmarks and individual experience, disclosed transparently in accordance with applicable pay transparency regulations. In addition to base salary, eligible roles may include a range of incentive opportunities designed based on market research and our internal grading structure.

Our benefits portfolio varies by location; however, a typical package includes medical coverage, life insurance, pension plans, and paid time off in line with local labor laws.

We also foster a work environment focused on well-being and career development. Additional perks may include wellness initiatives, fitness programs, and team-building activities.

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