[Hiring] Lead IT Database Administrator @ABC Financial Services

Role Description

Join ABC Fitness and become part of a culture that’s as ambitious as it is authentic. Let’s transform the future of fitness—together!

Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary SME for database and SQL performance tuning and optimization, with a focus on complex SQL workloads in Oracle environments.
• Diagnose and resolve critical database-side performance issues across CRS, ETL, and high-volume transactional systems.
• Lead and manage complex database initiatives and projects independently, including performance optimization, migrations, and platform improvements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to DBA team members; establish best practices, standards, and knowledge sharing.
• Own and manage Oracle Exadata and EXACC platforms (on-prem and OCI), including performance tuning, patching, and capacity planning in coordination with Oracle Platinum Support.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting across database, OS, and infrastructure layers to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Design, implement, and optimize database architectures for high availability (RAC, Data Guard) and performance.
• Collaborate with application teams to review and optimize SQL code, execution plans, and data models.
• Manage database environments across Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL (on-prem and cloud).
• Drive automation and operational efficiency for database administration tasks.
• Ensure compliance with security, SOX, and audit requirements, including database access controls and encryption.
• Lead disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.
• Establish and maintain documentation, standards, and operational runbooks.
• Support production systems and participate in on-call rotations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in Database Administration, with strong focus on Oracle.
• Proven expertise as a Subject Matter Expert in SQL performance tuning and optimization, including complex query analysis and execution plan management.
• Deep hands-on experience with Oracle Exadata and EXACC platforms (OCI and/or on-prem).
• Strong experience resolving database performance issues in high-scale environments (OLTP and ETL workloads).
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle technologies including RAC, Active Data Guard, OEM, and AWR/ASH analysis.
• Experience working with Oracle in cloud environments (OCI and/or AWS).
• Strong troubleshooting skills across database, application, and infrastructure layers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects independently and deliver results.
• Experience mentoring and guiding junior and mid-level DBAs.

Requirements

• Experience with SQL Server (including Azure).
• Experience managing data warehouse environments on Exadata platform.
• Good experience with Oracle Goldengate.
• Experience with automation and scripting for database operations.
• Knowledge of database security, VPD, DAM tools, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with backup/recovery tools like ZDLRA.
• Strong understanding of ITIL/ITSM processes.
• Experience in Oracle database administration and performance tuning on Oracle Exadata platforms in AWS and OCI environments is preferred.

Benefits

• A purpose-driven company committed to helping change people's lives through technology, with a values-based culture focused on Better Life (#bestlife), One Team (#oneteam), and Growth Mindset (#growthmindset).
• 4 Days Off - once a quarter, we take a collective break and enjoy a day off together around the world. #oneteam.
• Health, dental, and life insurance plans.
• Meal allowance - to be used in supermarkets and restaurants.
• Home office allowance - you may need help with your internet bills.
• Gym access subscription app.
• Educational partnership with great discounts at universities, English schools, and more.
• Payroll-deducted loan - payment directly from your salary.
• EAP - providing psychological, legal, and financial assistance when you need it. Always.
• Access discounts with our partners, such as Dell, Microsoft, and many others.
• And more! - so many benefits we couldn't even list them all here!

Company Description

ABC Fitness is the #1 software provider for fitness businesses of any size, all around the world. Supporting 30K clubs, 650K coaches, 40M members, and processing more than $12B in payments every year, ABC Fitness provides scalable, data-driven solutions to simplify club management and engage members and clients.

From personal trainers, boutique studios, and gyms, to international franchise health clubs, ABC Fitness will move your business forward through technology and industry insights. Innovation is at the center of everything we do, across ABC Glofox, ABC Ignite, ABC Trainerize, and ABC Evo. Let's make your fitness vision a seamless reality, together.