What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Administrator l position at American Equity?
At American Equity Investment Life Holding Company ® we offer leading annuity products that help empower our clients to fulfill their needs and wants in retirement. Our success comes from hiring high-energy individuals who embody the beliefs that drive our unique culture. We currently fund over half a million retirements nationwide, and have been headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, for over twenty-five years with satellite offices in Charlotte, NC and New York, NY.
General Purpose Of The Job
The Database Administrator I provides operational database administration across multiple database platforms and environments
As part of AEL’s Early Talent Program, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career through structured mentorship, professional development, and networking experiences. Our cohort-based approach fosters connection, collaboration, and exposure to various areas of the business, ensuring a well-rounded start to your career.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Direct Reports: 0
General Description of Indirect Reports (2 and 3-downs): 0
Education And/Or Experience
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator a plus
AWS Certifications a plus
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
This description covers the major purpose and essential functions of the job. It is not intended to give all details or a step-by-step account of the way each task is to be performed. Employees may receive other job-related instructions and be required to perform other job-related work requested by their manager. All requirements are subject to possible modification to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
General Purpose Of The Job
The Database Administrator I provides operational database administration across multiple database platforms and environments
As part of AEL’s Early Talent Program, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career through structured mentorship, professional development, and networking experiences. Our cohort-based approach fosters connection, collaboration, and exposure to various areas of the business, ensuring a well-rounded start to your career.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Part of an on-call rotation.
- Supports and assists Developers with SSIS packages.
- Writes and maintains documentation on databases and processes.
- Builds DBMS instances and creates databases.
- Troubleshoots system issues.
- Performs and tests DBMS Server upgrades.
- Installs DBMS Server patch releases.
- Develops conversion scripts between database platforms.
- Manages, monitors and maintains company databases.
- Performance tunes queries and tables.
- Monitors database backups and implements database security.
- Develops and optimizes physical design of database systems.
- Manages users and user group access to objects in Informatica repositories.
- Automates administrative tasks.
- Provides status reports on all completed, on-going and future projects in order to keep management updated on progress.
- Assists Developers with DBMS code issues as needed.
- Continue to develop and maintain systems used for database monitoring and alerting.
- Performs other related work as assigned.
Direct Reports: 0
General Description of Indirect Reports (2 and 3-downs): 0
Education And/Or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or other related field of study or two (2) years of progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Experience performance tuning and optimization a plus.
- Experience working with AWS a plus.
- Experience with SQL.
- Server experience is a plus.
- Experience working in Insurance industry a plus.
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator a plus
AWS Certifications a plus
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques associated with administration of database systems.
- Outstanding customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.
- Exhibits professionalism in all situations.
- Ability to adapt to change, delays and unexpected events.
- Mathematical skills and strong attention to detail.
- Strong organizational, planning skills and attention to details.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions on practical problems that deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists in a timely manner.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Takes initiative and follows through with work.
- Ability to work cooperatively and successfully with employees, customers, and other outside third parties.
- Ability to successfully handle pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
- Minimal to no travel is required in this position.
This description covers the major purpose and essential functions of the job. It is not intended to give all details or a step-by-step account of the way each task is to be performed. Employees may receive other job-related instructions and be required to perform other job-related work requested by their manager. All requirements are subject to possible modification to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
