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Senior Database Administrator

Employer
Digi-Key Electronics
Location
Home Office (Minnesota), Home Office (Minnesota)
Salary
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Industry
General
Role
Other
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Digi-Key is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. The package includes a comprehensive health insurance plan featuring a low co-pay and no deductible plan as well as dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; competitive paid time off; relocation assistance; 401(k) and profit sharing; and education advancement. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page .

Senior Database Administrator

Position Overview

This position is responsible for the management and administration of Digi-Key databases, as well as the associated database infrastructure.
This is not exclusively an essential onsite role, though may require some onsite attendance .

Responsibilities

Must be able to...
  • Provide ongoing support of database technologies and associated infrastructure to ensure the highest standards of availability, resilience, integrity, security and performance
  • Provide database support to development teams, application teams, as well as all other database users
  • Displays a high level of effort and commitment toward completing goals in a timely manner, change approach as needed, and independently implement new ideas and start projects on his or her own
  • Possess the ability to mentor other Database Administrators
  • Other duties as assigned including but not limited to possible reallocation of efforts to other organizations per business need and management request.

Other typical tasks may also include...
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • This job requires excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. Due to the dynamic nature of the business, self-motivation and the ability to learn quickly are essential

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum/Essential Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in an IT related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0, or relevant work experience
  • 5+ years documented experience with specific Database Technologies (e.g. Oracle, MS SQL Server, RDB, etc.)
  • Must be detail Orientated
  • Exercise self-control under trying or tough circumstances, situations, or under any kind of pressure
  • Continually striving to gather current knowledge and information relevant to business needs in order to achieve results
  • Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions
  • Actively exchange ideas with others and build on their ideas to identify new solutions
  • Able to work independently or collaboratively and maintain a positive attitude
  • Able to initiate action and build relationships within the department
  • Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse and screen
  • Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body
  • Must demonstrate the following behavioral competencies; analytical capacity, attention to detail, communication proficiency, continuous learning, customer/client focus, developing others, ethical conduct, information seeking, initiative, manages execution, personal effectiveness/credibility, positive attitude, problem solving, professionalism, project management, relationship building, thoroughness, and time management

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree in IT


Digi-Key Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or careers.us@digikey.com .

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Company

As one of the fastest-growing electronic component distributors in the world, Digi-Key is ramping up. And we’re giving quality people lots of opportunities to grow. Here, you can find a role that fits your future with career development resources and an industry-leading benefits package including an $18/hour starting wage for full-time entry level positions with an additional $2,000 sign-on bonus. No matter where life takes you, Digi-Key is the kind of place you’ll want to stay put.

 

BENEFITS & PERKS:

We believe in hiring the best people - and offering a benefits package that makes them want to stay for the long term. Check out the benefits and perks you'll receive as a valued Digi-Key employee.
 

  • Health Insurance Plan
  • On-Site Clinic - save time and money without a co-pay or a need to clock out
  • Relocation Assistance - you could be eligible for relocation assistance 
  • 401(k) - with matching funds
  • Flexible Spending Account - enables you to pay for unreimbursed medical and dental expenses.
  • Time Off  - competitive time off to meet your needs

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
888-671-1725
Location
701 Brooks Avenue South
Thief River Falls
Minnesota
56701
United States

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