Are you a self-motivated Database Administrator (DBA) with a passion for architecture and data management? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced and innovative environment? We are looking for a Lead DBA that has deep experience in MySQL to join our dynamic team and play a critical role in shaping the future of our organization. As our Lead DBA, you will be the cornerstone of our data strategy, driving both the design and operational excellence of our enterprise-wide databases. You will architect, implement, and support robust, secure, and scalable data systems, working alongside of our software development and engineering teams. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on BCM One by overseeing the day-to-day management, maintenance, and optimization of our databases, ensuring they run reliably. Additionally, you will create efficiencies, solve complex challenges, and future-proof our data infrastructure. Work Locations: This role can be a remote position with the option to be hybrid out of our Blue Bell, PA office. This role is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation; candidate must be legally authorized to live and work in the United States. Hours: Typically, Eastern business hours (8/9am to 5/6pm) with flex hours due to on-call requirements. Travel: Less than 5% annually. What You Will Do:
- Design and implement database schemas, partitioning schemes, and collaborate with the development team to integrate them into applications.
- Lead the effort to ensure database security, integrity, and performance through effective management and proactive measures.
- Develop and optimize MYSQL queries, implement clustering, replication, and partitioning to enhance system reliability.
- Review performance metrics and address any issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
- Participate actively in daily scrums and sprint planning, contributing your expertise to drive projects forward.
- Swiftly respond to and resolve critical database issues.
- Handle ticket escalations from support teams, including SysAdmins, providing expert guidance and solutions to complex problems.
- Perform database backups and restorations as needed, ensuring data recovery processes are efficient and reliable.
What You Will Need:
- At least 10 years of experience in a data and engineering related position.
- At least 5 years of experience as a DBA, with deep expertise in MYSQL and relational database modeling.
- Proficiency in Linux (moving to Ubuntu) and experience in mission-critical environments requiring 24/7 uptime.
- Familiarity with RedHat, Postgres, and Oracle is strongly preferred.
- Proven track record in building and maintaining DEV, QA, PROD, and Disaster Recovery environments.
- Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as AWS or OpenStack.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to coach and mentor team members and collaborate across departments.
- Experience in an agile environment and/or telecommunications is a plus.
Company Overview BCM One is a leading telecom provider of NextGen Communications and Managed Services that has been in business for 30 years with more than 18,000 business customers and 5,000 channel partners who rely on our products, services, and teams to support their critical underlying network infrastructure. BCM One is the parent company to our family of brands that includes SIP.US, SIPTRUNK, Flowroute, SkySwitch and Pure IP. Joining the BCM One team is a chance to be part of a financially strong company with an exciting growth story; over the past 4 years, we've brought together leading companies in our space who have built products, services, and programs to innovate and disrupt our industry. Now, operating under one roof, we are taking BCM One to the next level and looking for talented individuals to help make that happen. When you choose to work at BCM One, you get to work with a talented team and build experience with the leading technologies, suppliers, and partners in our industry. We don't offer cookie-cutter solutions, so the opportunities are endless, and the work is always varied and interesting. We take our mission to provide a world-class experience with every human interaction seriously, which means everything you do makes a difference. And we're committed to building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive workforce and environment that empowers you to do your best work, spread your wings and reach your full potential. At BCM One, we encourage our team to learn something new every day, so you don't just become part of our growth story, we become part of yours. Why BCM One: We are committed to creating an environment that fosters teamwork, accountability, innovation, and teamwork. Many BCM One employees have been with the company for 10+ years, which we think says a lot about our culture. We Are a Team
- We pride ourselves on our team-based approach to providing quality solutions for our clients. BCM One encourages a culture of collaboration, exposing employees to different areas of the business and fostering career growth.
- We support employee involvement and provide opportunities to be responsible stewards via our BCM One Gives Back Program and our Emergency Fund to help our team members who are going through difficult times.
Hard Work is Recognized
- We offer an Employee of the Quarter program with a monetary award and Employee of the Year that includes a 7-day vacation package to the Caribbean. In addition, we host various regional team-building gatherings throughout the year.
- We believe in developing our team members and offering many opportunities for training, professional development, and career growth.
Your Voice is Heard
- We empower our team members to speak up and look for opportunities in challenges.
- We have an Employee Council and a Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee made up of volunteers from across the company who share a passion for making BCM One a great place to work and find ways to positively impact our communities.
How we take care of you:
- Competitive industry salaries
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Company provided short & long term disability insurance
- Company provided life insurance
- Paid time off
- 401K with matching program
- Employee assistance program
BCM One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.