TaxAct · 12 hours ago
Senior SQL Server DBA – AWS RDS & EC2
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expTaxAct is seeking a Senior SQL Database Administrator to drive database operations, performance, security, and platform strategy across AWS-based systems. This role is essential for ensuring stable and high-performance data systems, especially during peak tax season, and involves collaboration with various engineering teams to enhance observability and operational excellence.
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Hiring Manager
Kim Earhart
Responsibilities
Own the health, performance, availability, and scalability of databases across AWS environments
Drive database platform architecture, standards, and improvements to support peak workloads
Perform advanced performance tuning, indexing, execution plan analysis, and troubleshooting
Manage backup and recovery strategies to meet defined RPO/RTO objectives
Build and maintain Datadog dashboards, alerts, and automated health checks; participate in on-call rotations and lead database incident response and RCA efforts
Partner with engineering and architecture teams to embed database best practices into application design, schemas, and data pipelines
Review and deploy database changes from internal teams and vendors; support performance modeling for new initiatives
Develop automation using T-SQL, PowerShell, and Bash to improve operational efficiency, integrity validation, and failover readiness
Contribute to database infrastructure-as-code using CloudFormation and Terraform, and support platform modernization and migrations
Implement and audit database security, encryption, access controls, compliance, and data governance practices
Mentor junior DBAs and guide engineers, leading initiatives that improve reliability, scalability, and data quality
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in database administration, engineering, or architecture
Deep expertise in SQL Server, including performance tuning, high availability, indexing, and optimization
Hands-on experience with SQL Server replication technologies, including Change Tracking (CT) and Change Data Capture (CDC)
Production experience with PostgreSQL and DynamoDB
Strong experience with AWS database services, including RDS and SQL Server on EC2
Proficiency in T-SQL, PowerShell, and Bash for automation
Experience supporting high-scale, mission-critical environments
Familiarity reviewing database IaC in CloudFormation or Terraform
Experience with Datadog or similar observability platforms
Strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills
Ability to perform in high-pressure, seasonal peak environments
High ownership, urgency, and problem-solving mindset
Experience mentoring and elevating team members
Preferred
Exposure to AI-assisted database insight or performance tools
Experience working in EKS-based microservices environments
Experience contributing to SLO/SLI definitions for database services
Company
TaxAct
TaxACT develops a tax preparation software that offers guidance and ensures a maximum tax refund.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$85MKey Investors
TA Associates
2022-11-01Acquired
2004-12-01Private Equity· $85M
Leadership Team
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