About the role

What will you do at FINBOA?

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.

Which skills does this role require?

Database administrationDisaster recoverySQL ServerData migrationQuery optimizationAzure monitoringBackup and recoveryData governanceTroubleshootingFintechDisaster RecoveryData MigrationAzure Managed InstanceDTUvCoreQuery Performance InsightData GovernancePCI DSSSOC 2PowerShellPythonBashAzure DevOpsCI/CDETLData PipelinesHigh AvailabilitySecurity AuditingVirtual Machines

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