[Hiring] Database Administrator-SQL @H&R Block Management

Role Description

Works closely with Sr and/or Lead Database Administrator and provides technical expertise in the planning, design, implementation, and operation of database platforms that support H&R Block business applications across cloud and on-premises environments. Delivers secure, reliable, scalable, and cost-effective solutions while enabling developer autonomy through standardized patterns, self-service capabilities, automation, documentation, and technical guidance.

• Applies appropriate security, compliance, reliability, and operational guardrails to reduce risk and support successful business outcomes.
• Monitors, optimizes, and maintains database services and continually evaluates emerging technologies and opportunities for improvement.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL solutions across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Experience with Azure Cloud, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code.
• Applies AI in day-to-day activities including agentic development and responsible use of AI across development, testing, documentation, and operations.
• Promotes developer autonomy and application-team ownership by establishing guardrails for security, compliance, availability, performance, resiliency, data protection, and cost management.
• Automates provisioning, configuration, maintenance, validation, monitoring, and remediation to improve consistency, delivery speed, and operational efficiency.
• Monitors database health, capacity, performance, availability, storage, security, patching, and compliance; takes proactive action to reduce risk and service disruption.
• Collaborates across database, platform, cybersecurity, governance, and application teams to resolve incidents, eliminate recurring issues, and improve business and developer outcomes.
• Evaluates emerging database, cloud, automation, and artificial intelligence technologies; participates in peer reviews, on-call support, incident response, and root-cause analysis; and performs other duties with increasing independence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent through a combination of education and related work experience.
• 3 or more years of experience in DBMS administration with SQL Server, PostgreSQL including database implementation, tuning, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• 3 or more years of experience in operating systems such as UNIX, Linux, or Windows.
• Shell scripting experience.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Teamwork skills.

Requirements

• PostgreSQL experience.
• PL/SQL development background.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Support for life both in and outside of work.
• Medical and prescription drug coverage.
• Participation in the H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• (Virtual) fitness center programs.
• Associate discount program.
• Automatically enrolled in Business Travel Accident Insurance.
• Associate Tax Prep benefit.

Company Description

At H&R Block, our purpose is simple: to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. For more than 70 years, we’ve led the tax industry and we continue to evolve through our Block Next strategy, blending human expertise with digital innovation.

That same commitment to care extends to our associates. When you join us, you become part of a High Performing, Connected Culture built on strong relationships, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $73,400.00 - $110,100.00/Yr. Local minimum wage laws apply. Individual pay decisions will depend on job-related factors such as experience, education, skill, performance, and geographic location where work will be performed. Successful candidates may be able to participate in one or more incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans, which could generate additional earnings in accordance with the terms of each plan.