Senior Database Administrator - Core Data Services
Edward Jones · Tempe, AZ
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Tempe, AZ
Job highlights
- Administer SQL Server databases for financial services.
- Ensure database availability, performance, and security.
- Design complex, business-critical databases.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring.
- Collaborate with developers and business users.
About the role
About Edward Jones
Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500 company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we’re proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.
Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.
People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.
Team Overview
The Data Services team plays a vital role in supporting applications using SQL Server and other data platforms to meet the needs of the Firm. The Data Services team is responsible for SQL database server configuration, database support for application upgrades, performance tuning, application onboarding, and any work related to the use of open systems database platforms such as SQL Server. We monitor and ensure database availability and address system issues in a timely manner.
What You'll Do
Responsibilities for this position include design, development, implementation, documentation, and support for applications using SQL Server databases, ensuring acceptable database availability, and performance. Test and troubleshoot production issues for existing databases and establish new database use, recommending changes to developers under minimal direction. Address any security concerns.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensures acceptable database availability and response time by leading database problem diagnosis and resolution, proactive performance monitoring, and performance tuning.
- Provides technical leadership, advice, and mentoring to: DBAs, application developers, project leaders, and business users.
- Researches emerging database technologies and trends to understand future direction of database technology.
- Designs (logically and physically) large, complex, business-critical databases based on business requirements gathered from application development teams and business users.
- Ensures compliance with audit, security, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide DBA support for complex software installation and maintenance, including major upgrades.
- Proficient in evaluating and recommending software and hardware solutions, gathering opinions, and reaching consensus from a wide audience of stakeholders.
- Understanding of and commitment to protecting the integrity, security, and privacy of the firm's critical business data.
- Promote data quality and enforce data integrity.
- Participates in an on-call rotation approximately every five weeks, providing coverage Tuesday to Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. CT.
What You'll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience administering SQL Server 2016 or newer in production environments.
- Demonstrated SQL Server DBA expertise, including SQL Managed Instance and cloud database platforms (Azure and/or AWS).
- 5+ years of experience with database administration and development tools such as SQL Server Management Studio, PowerShell, Toad, SQL Developer, Foglight, and ERWIN Data Modeler.
- Experience implementing and supporting physical and logical replication technologies, including Always On Availability Groups, data mirroring, log shipping, and transactional replication.
- 5+ years of experience across multiple platforms and technologies such as Linux, Windows, T-SQL, PL/SQL, SQL Server performance tuning, data modeling, ASM, and SDLC methodologies.
- Solid working knowledge of SSIS, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and PowerShell scripting, including automation of routine database tasks.
- Exposure to NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB), DBaaS, cloud-native database services, and database DevOps practices/tools (e.g., Jira) is a plus.
Location & Work Arrangement
Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week effective June 1, 2026. Before June 1, 2026, candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Compensation and Benefits
Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.
Key skills/competency
- Senior Database Administrator
- SQL Server
- Database Administration
- Performance Tuning
- High Availability
- Disaster Recovery
- Data Modeling
- SQL
- T-SQL
- PowerShell
Skills & topics
- Senior Database Administrator
- SQL Server
- Database Administration
- Performance Tuning
- High Availability
- Disaster Recovery
- Data Modeling
- SQL
- T-SQL
- PowerShell
- Azure
- AWS
- SSIS
- SSRS
- Linux
- Windows
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5+ years of SQL Server administration, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), and tools like SSMS, PowerShell, and ERWIN.
- Showcase DBA expertise: Emphasize experience with Always On Availability Groups, replication technologies, and performance tuning.
- Demonstrate leadership: Provide examples of mentoring DBAs, developers, and users, and recommending solutions.
- Prepare for hybrid work: Be ready to discuss your ability to work from the Tempe, AZ or St. Louis, MO office.
- Understand compliance: Highlight your commitment to data integrity, security, and regulatory requirements.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Database Administrator at Edward Jones?
- As a Senior Database Administrator at Edward Jones, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, documenting, and supporting SQL Server databases. This includes ensuring high availability and performance, troubleshooting production issues, addressing security concerns, and providing technical leadership and mentoring to the team.
- What technical skills are essential for this Senior Database Administrator role?
- Essential technical skills include 5+ years of experience administering SQL Server 2016+, expertise in SQL Managed Instance, Azure/AWS cloud platforms, and tools like SQL Server Management Studio, PowerShell, Toad, and ERWIN Data Modeler. Experience with replication technologies and T-SQL is also crucial.
- What is the work arrangement for this Senior Database Administrator position?
- This is a hybrid role. Candidates living within commuting distance of Tempe, AZ or St. Louis, MO are expected to work in the office four days per week starting June 1, 2026. Prior to that date, it's three days per week.
- Does Edward Jones offer opportunities for professional development for a Senior Database Administrator?
- Yes, Edward Jones fosters an environment where associates are inspired to achieve performance excellence. The role involves researching emerging database technologies and trends, and the company provides technical leadership and mentoring, suggesting a commitment to associate growth.
- What kind of on-call responsibilities are associated with this Senior Database Administrator role?
- You will participate in an on-call rotation approximately every five weeks, providing coverage from Tuesday to Tuesday, specifically between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. CT.
- What qualifications are required for the Senior Database Administrator position at Edward Jones?
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or equivalent professional experience is required, along with over 5 years of hands-on experience administering SQL Server and related database technologies.
- How does Edward Jones ensure data integrity and security for its Senior Database Administrators?
- Edward Jones emphasizes a commitment to protecting the integrity, security, and privacy of the firm's critical business data. This role requires promoting data quality and enforcing data integrity, while also ensuring compliance with audit, security, and regulatory requirements.
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