Aderant is seeking a Database Administrator.

Aderant is a global industry leading software company providing comprehensive business management solutions for law firms and other professional services organizations with a mission to help them run a better business. We are motivated by a collective desire to drive the legal industry to the forefront of innovation. With over 2,500 clients around the world, including 95 of the top AmLaw 100 firms, we are changing the outside perception of the legal sphere; where there was once resistance to modernization, we are creating a culture that embraces new ideas and technology.

At Aderant, the “A” is more than just a letter. It is a representation of how we fulfill our foundational purpose, serving our clients. It embodies our core values and reminds us that to achieve success, every day must start with the “A”. We bring the “A” to life by fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. We encourage our diverse teams to bring their whole selves to work – ideas, experience, and passion – to drive our mission forward. Our people are our strength.

Aderant is seeking a Database Administrator who is passionate and excited to learn new technologies and to assist with the increasing demands on our cloud solutions. We are seeking an experienced application support specialist that can contribute to our application operations at cloud scale. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a cutting-edge global software company and extend your cloud platform experience in a dynamic, collaborative team. We are constantly evolving our strategy to minimize complexity and promote scalability, functionality, and user experience. We need talented team members to drive these efforts forward! 

• 4+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA (2016 or later versions) 

• Strong database design and administration skills 

• Proficient in T-SQL, SSMS, and SQL Server Agent 

• Proficient in common backup and recovery principles inclusive of Disaster Recovery 

• Database Troubleshooting experience 

• Database Tuning and Performance experience 

• Experience with MSSQL on cloud platforms (AWS and Azure preferably) 

• Experience leveraging Powershell for common DBA functions 

• Solid understanding of version control systems 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Ability to convey technical content in clear and correct manner using language appropriate for the audience 

• Ability to accommodate changes in deadlines and priorities 

• Ability to balance multiple deliverables with prioritization and responsiveness 

• Experience with any of the following is a plus: 

• Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) Administration 

• Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services 

• Experience with SQL Server Integration Services 

• Experience with Transactional Replication 

• SQL Server Always On clustering 

• Agile Software Development including Scrum 

• Microsoft Certifications (SQL, DBA, etc.) 

• Teraform or Ansible automation frameworks 

• Configure, manage and maintain SQL Server instances utilized within our Sierra operations team 

• Monitor and tune database performance (queries, indexes, resource usage) 

• Implement and manage database backups, restores, and disaster recovery 

• Assist customers with data integration needs and access management 

• Ensure database security, integrity, stability, and system availability 

• Automate routine database maintenance tasks 

• Collaborate on service delivery within a global operations team 

• Assist within our DBA team on database design, deployments, and troubleshooting 

• Monitor system health and performance  

• Create and maintain documentation, processes, and procedures