Intermediate Database Administrator

Job Description

Ingram Content Group (ICG) is currently recruiting for a Database Administrator (DBA), to join our team in LaVergne, TN (Greater Nashville area). This Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining RDBMS structures to support business needs and application development, utilizing strong communications and prioritization skills.

Want to help explore and build new ways to deliver content to the world? 

At Ingram, our Technology team is blazing a trail by providing content distribution services to thousands of publishers with key initiatives around business intelligence, machine learning, continuous integration and omnichannel. We support diverse people and technology that highlights innovation through SaaS platforms, metadata, cloud, and containerization. Our teams are agile, and emphasize authenticity, creativity, and transparency upon a fact-based foundation.

The world is reading, and it is our goal to connect as many people as possible to the content they want in the simplest ways. If you are an IT professional who strives to deliver results through collaborative partnerships, understanding what drives business, and enjoys working in a connected culture, we can’t wait to meet you! 

Minimum qualifications:

• 4+ years’ work experience with Relational Database Management Systems with a combination of the following preferred platforms, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field or demonstrated equivalent work experience

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL
• Experience with Oracle Golden Gate or supporting other replication products
• Experience with Oracle RAC
• Experience working in a Unix/Linux environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and maintains RDBMS data structures in test, quality assurance and production environments utilizing current standards and procedures, inclusive of on premise and cloud environments.
• Provides performance-related support and system related support for RDBMS data structures in test, quality assurance, and production environments utilizing current toolsets.
• Ensures database connectivity requirements are met and be able to troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Responsible for capacity planning and installation of database software including upgrade and patch management.
• Communicates regularly with technical, applications, and operational staff to ensure the database integrity and security.
• Controls access permissions and privileges. Assists users in the use of database related tools and in coding of efficient data access.
• Provides project leadership ability for short- and long-term projects.
• Provides 24-hour on-call support on a rotation basis.
• Deals with and prioritizes several tasks simultaneously.
• Utilizes logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Writes database documentation, including data standards, procedures, and definitions for the data dictionary

Additional Information

Perks/Benefits:

• A highly competitive compensation package with generous benefits beginning first day of employment for Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
  • 15 vacation days & 12 sick days accrued annually and 3 personal days
  • 401K match, Life and AD&D, Employee Assistant programs, Group Legal, & more
• Avid reader? Numerous opportunities to engage with books and authors
• Encouraged continued education with our tuition reimbursement program
• Financial and in-kind opportunities to engage with non-profits in your community
  • Company match program for United Way donations
  • Volunteer opportunities and in-kind drives for non-profits throughout the year
• Take breaks or brainstorm in our game room with ping pong & foosball
• Casual Dress Code & Flexible Schedules (per team)

The world is reading, and Ingram Content Group (“Ingram”) connects people with content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries and educators, Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation and creativity. With an expansive global network of offices and facilities, Ingram’s services include digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning. Ingram Content Group is a part of Ingram Industries Inc. and includes Ingram Book Group LLC, Ingram Publisher Services LLC, Lightning Source LLC, Ingram Library Services LLC, Tennessee Book Company LLC, Ingram Content Group UK Ltd. and Ingram Content Group Australia Pty Ltd. 

Ingram Content Group LLC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

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