Database Administrator

Database Administrator

OptiX Technologies, LLC.

Waverly, Alabama 36879

Job Type:

Full-Time

About Us:

OptiX Technologies & IVM Solutions are the leaders in chemical and mechanical vegetation management solutions. With over 35 years of industry experience, we continue to be one of the most trusted innovators in our industry always striving to provide state-of-the-art solutions to our customers. Our technical development group develops a combination of hardware and software- based solutions designed to enhance the end user experience as well as collecting and providing invaluable data to our customers which was not previously attainable all while making the industry safer for our customers and the environment.

Job Description:

As a DBA in the Technical Development group, you will work with a group of electrical, mechanical and software engineers on a variety of database related tasks. You will use Mongo

DB, SQL Server, or other similar database frameworks to design, develop and debug large and advanced geo-spatial databases. You will need the ability to take feedback and possible critiques and use those to better the products and services that we develop.

Ideally, the candidate will:

• have a background in software development
• have experience with SQL Server
• have experience with Mongo DB
• have experience with Windows and Linux operating systems
• have experience with git or other version control system
• be team oriented
• be innovative
• possess a strong work ethic
• be a self-starter
• place strong emphasis on quality
• have excellent communication and technical skills

Our products cross several technical boundaries and we know that many individuals’ technical abilities cross multiple boundaries as well so with this in mind, we like to pair individuals with projects that best fit their capabilities and personal interests, not necessarily their degree. If you don’t fit all of the needs listed here but feel like you can provide added value to our team we strongly encourage you to apply anyway!

Responsibilities:

• Perform a range of design development, analysis or review tasks under minimal supervision
• Act as a lead for specific tasks and responsible for a portion of larger designs or in some cases full designs
• Coordinate and work with other Engineers and possibly other departments to define system specifications and requirements
• Develop, produce and maintain technical documentation and system specifications
• Conduct simulated field testing, experimental investigations and analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives as well as provide recommendations
• Develop and test software/firmware to support design and analysis of devices under test or development
• Develop, test and support production level software/firmware for devices in the field
• Provide support with software and hardware functional and quality testing

Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications for DBA:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics or Software Engineering or related field is preferred. Equivalent professional experience may be accepted in leu of degree.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of related industry experience is preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with other team members
• Ability to independently manage time to meet project deadlines
• Strong background and foundational knowledge of software development
• Self-motivated and driven to meet long term goals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for Quality
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Work Environment:

While we work hard, we try to maintain a relaxed and enjoyable work environment that our team enjoys coming into every day. This position involves work typical of office environments which consists mostly of sitting at and using a computer. Occasionally it will be necessary to test devices in the field which may be at local testing grounds or remotely at customer sites. Travel is expected to be very minimal. Also, we have a nice espresso machine in the office!

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary based on experience and qualifications
• Health, Vision and Dental
• Vacation and Sick Leave (Flexible)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Waverly, AL 36879: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• MySQL: 1 year (Required)
• Database administration: 1 year (Required)
• MongoDB: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $65,000 - $90,000