SQL Ops Database Administrator II

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SQL Database Administrator II

As a SQL Ops DBA at Expedia, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing our 24/7 OLTP database systems. Your expertise in SQL Ops and performance tuning will directly impact our applications’ reliability, scalability and overall performance.
The role is 4 days a week from Sunday to Wednesday (8am to 6pm) as part of global Ops team, providing round the clock support for our mission critical AWS & OnPrem SQL servers.

What you will do:

• Performance Tuning:

  • Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues and optimize queries.

  • Identify bottlenecks and optimize database performance.

  • Collaborate with development teams to optimise database performance.

  • Implement best practices for indexing, query optimization and caching.

• High Availability and Disaster Recovery:

  • Configure and manage SQL AAG and Windows clusters.

  • Create and maintain backup and recovery strategies.

• Automation:

  • Implement and enhance database automation processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.

• Collaboration:

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams (developers, system administrators and network engineers).

  • Handling DB related incidents as part of EG’s global incident response team

  • Strong communication skills and desire to learn.

Who you are:

• 5+ Years experience as a DBA, with a focus on OLTP SQL Ops

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

• Strong proficiency in SQL query optimization and performance tuning.

• Familiarity with cloud-based databases (primarily AWS) desirable.

• AWS & Microsoft Certifications

• PagerDuty & Datadog desirable

If you’re passionate about databases, automation and driving operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you!

About Expedia Group

Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) powers travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™.

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