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Benefits: • IRA with Company Match • Bonus based on performance • Competitive salary • Dental insurance • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Opportunity for advancement • Paid time off • Training & development • Vision insurance • Wellness resources Company Overview FINBOA is a leading innovator in digital process automation and regulatory compliance for banking institutions. Our cloud-based SaaS solutions streamline back-office operations, improve compliance accuracy, and enhance the customer experience for banks and credit unions nationwide. We are a fast-growing organization committed to delivering exceptional service, operational excellence, and cutting-edge technology across the financial services industry. Position Overview The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the performance, integrity, security, and availability of FINBOA’s databases across both client-facing and internal environments. This role operates within a dual-reporting structure : • 70% Client Implementations & Support → Directly supporting client database environments, onboarding, migrations, and production issues • 30% IT / Internal Infrastructure → Supporting company-wide database strategy, performance optimization, and security initiatives This is a hands-on, production-focused role requiring strong experience with Microsoft Azure SQL , particularly in resource management (DTUs/vCores, storage, scaling, and performance tuning) . Key Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities – Client Implementations & Support • Own provisioning, configuration, ongoing maintenance, and disaster recovery planning and testing for client-specific Azure SQL, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and on-premises databases • Support client implementations, go-lives, and migrations, ensuring database readiness and performance • Support and maintain data warehouse infrastructure for clients and business intelligence • Monitor and actively manage: • DTU / vCore utilization • Storage growth and allocation • Query performance and execution plans • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues involving: • Query performance degradation • Blocking/locking • Data inconsistencies or failures • Perform data migrations, imports, exports, and validation activities • Execute controlled data updates and client-specific configurations • Partner with Support to resolve escalated database-related issues • Collaborate with Implementation Engineers on onboarding and environment setup • Maintain documentation for client database configurations and standards Secondary Responsibilities – Internal / Company-wide IT • Assist IT leadership with internal database administration across corporate environments • Support database security initiatives (least privilege, password rotation, auditing, monitoring) • Participate in patching, version upgrades, and performance optimization for shared systems • Maintain the operational health of internal SQL servers, VMs, and supporting infrastructure, while refining Azure resource configurations, scaling, and cost-efficiency recommendations • Assist with monitoring, alerting, and disaster recovery planning • Contribute to company-wide data governance, standardization, and compliance initiatives Required Qualifications • 3–5+ years of experience in database administration (SQL Server / Azure SQL) • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure SQL , including: • DTU and/or vCore resource management • Storage scaling and performance tuning • Azure monitoring tools (Metrics, Query Performance Insight, etc.) • Cost optimization and right-sizing databases • Advanced SQL skills: • Query writing and optimization • Indexing strategies • Stored procedures, views, tables, and execution plan analysis • Data migration • Experience managing production database environments with high availability requirements • Strong understanding of: • Disaster recovery • Backup and recovery strategies • Database security and access control • Performance tuning methodologies • Proven ability to troubleshoot complex database issues in real-time • Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, support, and operations teams Preferred Qualifications • Experience in SaaS, fintech, or financial services environments • Familiarity with multi-tenant database architectures • Experience with automation/scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash) • Exposure to Azure DevOps or CI/CD pipelines • Experience with Azure networking components (including VNets, subnets, and VPNs) • Understanding of compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, SOC 2, etc.) • Experience supporting ETL processes or data pipelines Soft Skills & Competencies • Strong communication skills, especially with client-facing teams. • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment. • Proactive, curious, and eager to learn. • Comfortable working in structured, process-driven contexts. • Team-oriented with a service-first mentality. • Strong ownership mentality over production systems. • High attention to detail and data accuracy.

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Must-haves

Primary Responsibilities – Client Implementations & Support
Own provisioning, configuration, ongoing maintenance, and disaster recovery planning and testing for client-specific Azure SQL, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and on-premises databases
Support client implementations, go-lives, and migrations, ensuring database readiness and performance
Support and maintain data warehouse infrastructure for clients and business intelligence
DTU / vCore utilization
Storage growth and allocation
Query performance and execution plans
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues involving:
Query performance degradation
Blocking/locking
Data inconsistencies or failures
Perform data migrations, imports, exports, and validation activities

Nice-to-haves

Experience in SaaS, fintech, or financial services environments
Familiarity with multi-tenant database architectures
Experience with automation/scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
Exposure to Azure DevOps or CI/CD pipelines
Experience with Azure networking components (including VNets, subnets, and VPNs)
Understanding of compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, SOC 2, etc.)
Experience supporting ETL processes or data pipelines
Soft Skills & Competencies
Strong communication skills, especially with client-facing teams.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
Proactive, curious, and eager to learn.
Comfortable working in structured, process-driven contexts.

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Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

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