Database Administrator

Overview

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.

The Role

A Mid-Level Database Administrator designs, implements, maintains, and optimizes complex database systems, ensuring data security, integrity, and performance for critical business operations, often involving performance tuning, backup/recovery, security, scalability, and mentoring junior DBAs, requiring deep knowledge of DBMS SQL Server, AZURE SQL, AWS RDS ORACLE, AWS PostgreSQL and cloud platforms. Handle advanced tasks like disaster recovery, ETL processes, automation, upgrades, and collaborating with IT teams. Able to work and be available off hours for Month end Processing. And be available for any issues that arise off hours and other schedule maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Implementation: Architecting and setting up new databases and complex database environments.
• Performance Tuning: Monitoring, identifying bottlenecks, and optimizing database performance.
• Security: Implementing access controls, security policies, and ensuring compliance.
• Backup & Recovery: Developing and executing data backup and disaster recovery plans.
• Maintenance: Performing patching, upgrades, and routine system health checks.
• Automation: Automating routine tasks (backups, reports, etc.).
• Troubleshooting: Providing advanced support and root cause analysis for complex database issues.
• Mentoring: Guiding junior database administrators.
  
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (experience may substitute).
• Experience: five years of experience in database management.
• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of SQL Server, Oracle, cloud DBs (Azure, AWS), ETL, HA/DR solutions (AlwaysOn,Data Guard).
• Certifications: Relevant certifications (Microsoft Azure, AWS) can be beneficial.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, analytical, attention to detail, and communication skills.
  
  
  

How AvalonBay Supports You

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.

We Offer

Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits (https://jobs.avalonbay.com/benefits) for information.

Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.

Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).

A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.

A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.

Additional Info

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/)