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It’s not just a job. It’s a mission. If you’re as passionate as we are about empowering the small businesses of America, then you’ll be right at home with us.
Rapid Finance is the nation's leading provider of alternative financing solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. When traditional sources of funding are beyond reach, we open doors for small business owners, providing access to the working capital that they need. With Rapid Finance, growing businesses can achieve their goals and reach even higher.
Our company is expanding into the future. We are aggressively investing in our people and technology as we aim to create a best-in-class experience for our clients. Let us invest in YOU!
About the Opportunity
The Database Administrator is responsible for the architecture, security, maintenance and optimization of databases at Rapid Finance.
The applicant will work with Software Development, Business Intelligence and IT staff to set up and maintain various Microsoft SQL Server databases which support transactional applications and data warehouses location onprem and in cloud environments.
To succeed in this critical role, these individuals will act as point on several development efforts, have well developed communication skills at both technical and functional levels, offer solutions to problems and take pride in the highest quality of work possible. Applicant should have very strong technical skills and be able to work as part of a dynamic team in a fast paced environment.
Responsibilities will include:
Rapid Finance seeks the best and brightest. To us, finding and keeping A-talent is as important as closing a million-dollar deal. That’s just one of the reasons why we have been so successful, growing more than 20 percent every year.
Our team benefits from a commuting or parking allowance, employer-matched 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more. Just steps from the metro, our beautiful new office includes a modern open floor plan, free on-site fitness center, a gaming area, stocked kitchen, and other cool amenities.
Rapid Finance is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce.
It’s not just a job. It’s a mission. If you’re as passionate as we are about empowering the small businesses of America, then you’ll be right at home with us.
Rapid Finance is the nation's leading provider of alternative financing solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. When traditional sources of funding are beyond reach, we open doors for small business owners, providing access to the working capital that they need. With Rapid Finance, growing businesses can achieve their goals and reach even higher.
Our company is expanding into the future. We are aggressively investing in our people and technology as we aim to create a best-in-class experience for our clients. Let us invest in YOU!
About the Opportunity
The Database Administrator is responsible for the architecture, security, maintenance and optimization of databases at Rapid Finance.
The applicant will work with Software Development, Business Intelligence and IT staff to set up and maintain various Microsoft SQL Server databases which support transactional applications and data warehouses location onprem and in cloud environments.
To succeed in this critical role, these individuals will act as point on several development efforts, have well developed communication skills at both technical and functional levels, offer solutions to problems and take pride in the highest quality of work possible. Applicant should have very strong technical skills and be able to work as part of a dynamic team in a fast paced environment.
Responsibilities will include:
- Implementing and Supporting best practice DB architecture designs
- Implementing and Supporting various SQL failover scenarios
- Implementing and Supporting data replication across multiple environments
- Maintaining and upgrading the HADR infrastructure (AlwaysOn) for performance and redundancy
- Monitoring and optimizing processing power and disk utilization
- Managing logging and backup strategies
- Supporting Power BI, SSRS and SSIS activities and development
- Upgrading software versions as needed
- Strong experience in a Microsoft SQL Server database administration role
- Strong experience with Azure related SQL Technologies (Azure SQL, SQL MI, SQL on VM, etc).
- Strong experience with clustered, replicated and load balanced systems
- Strong experience with deploying and maintaining SQL failover based systems
- Thorough and detail oriented – comfortable testing own code and documenting designs
- Problem solver – Someone who makes recommendations by identifying the problem, collaborating with stakeholders and business process owners to solve complicated issues with sustainable processes and systems, and follows up to test the implemented solution
- Well-rounded – Strong analysis, communications, interpersonal skills and project management skills are essential
- Great communication skills needed to bridge gap between various stakeholders - internal and external, technical and non-technical
- Interest in staying current by learning new technologies
- Most importantly, great problem-solving skills
- You have a clear understanding and hands-on experience in installing and configuring a variety of SQL related technologies, including MS SQL Server, Azure SQL, Power BI, SSRS and SSIS.
- You have knowledge of automated uptime and performance monitoring
- You have an understanding of optimizing database designs for performance and to ensure data integrity
- You have knowledge of database design best practices for both OLTP and OLAP systems
- You have a strong understanding about installing and configuring a HADR infrastructure using AlwaysOn
- You have knowledge of hardware and infrastructure best practices for MS SQL Server
- You don’t wait around for answers – you go and find them.
- You are adaptable. You can be flexible and enjoy working in a fun & exciting team environment. Expect a fast pace, energy and the occasional flying ping pong ball.
- You want to make an impact. We are a rapidly growing business, and you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our clients, our culture, and our future.
- You share our passion for the small businesses of America and have a desire to be part of something bigger than yourself.
Rapid Finance seeks the best and brightest. To us, finding and keeping A-talent is as important as closing a million-dollar deal. That’s just one of the reasons why we have been so successful, growing more than 20 percent every year.
Our team benefits from a commuting or parking allowance, employer-matched 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more. Just steps from the metro, our beautiful new office includes a modern open floor plan, free on-site fitness center, a gaming area, stocked kitchen, and other cool amenities.
Rapid Finance is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce.
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