Join Bright Horizons as a Database Administrator and play a pivotal role in maintaining the technological backbone that powers our world-class early education and childcare services. In this critical position, you will safeguard and enhance our database infrastructure, ensuring seamless data flow that supports thousands of families and team members across our network. Your expertise will directly contribute to operational excellence, enabling innovative solutions that drive our company's growth and commitment to nurturing young minds. As a Database Administrator, your day-to-day tasks will revolve around proactive database management and optimization. You will monitor system performance daily, troubleshooting issues and implementing fixes to maintain 99.9% uptime. Weekly, conduct capacity planning and performance tuning using tools like SQL Server Management Studio and Oracle Enterprise Manager, analyzing query execution plans to eliminate bottlenecks. Monthly responsibilities include executing full database backups, verifying recovery procedures, and generating compliance reports for audits. You will design and deploy database schemas for new applications, collaborating closely with development teams to integrate data models efficiently. Expect to lead migration projects from legacy systems to cloud-based solutions like AWS RDS, ensuring zero data loss during transitions. Partner with IT security teams to apply patches and enforce access controls, while mentoring junior admins on best practices. Key deliverables include SLA reports on query response times under 200ms and storage utilization below 80%, all while supporting cross-functional stakeholders in finance, HR, and operations. To succeed in this role, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in database administration. Proficiency is required in relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL, including advanced skills in T-SQL, PL/SQL, indexing, and partitioning. Familiarity with NoSQL databases like MongoDB and cloud platforms including Azure SQL Database and Google Cloud SQL is essential. Industry certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or Oracle Certified Professional are highly preferred. Experience in high-availability setups like Always On Availability Groups and disaster recovery planning is mandatory, along with a proven track record in managing enterprise-scale databases handling millions of transactions daily. Beyond technical prowess, you will bring strong analytical problem-solving skills, excellent communication to explain complex issues to non-technical teams, and a collaborative mindset for working in agile environments. Attention to detail ensures data accuracy, while adaptability helps navigate evolving technologies like AI-driven database optimization. Your ability to prioritize tasks under pressure and document processes thoroughly will foster team efficiency and innovation in our dynamic IT landscape. Bright Horizons is a leading provider of early education, childcare, and workforce solutions, serving over 1,000 locations worldwide with a mission to build a brighter future for children and families. Our inclusive culture emphasizes work-life balance, continuous learning, and employee well-being, supported by diverse teams that value innovation and empathy. Nestled in Newton Centre, MA, our collaborative work environment features modern offices equipped for productivity and creativity. We offer competitive compensation with salary not specified, commensurate with experience, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and generous paid time off. Enjoy perks like flexible hybrid scheduling, tuition reimbursement for professional certifications, wellness programs, and family-friendly policies including backup childcare. Performance-based bonuses and stock options further enhance our rewarding total rewards package. Advance your career at Bright Horizons through structured leadership development programs, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to cutting-edge projects. Pursue promotions to senior DBA or IT management roles while accessing tuition assistance for advanced degrees. To apply, visit our careers page and submit your resume today—join us in making a lasting impact.