Play a crucial role to ensure MarketBeat's servers and databases are operating in an efficient and reliable manner.
This full-time position is located in Sioux Falls, SD.

About MarketBeat

Being one of Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies for 10 consecutive years, MarketBeat provides individual investors with timely and relevant information related to their investment portfolios and continues to push for growth. With a global reach, we publish stock market news to over 5 million investors daily, attracting more than 20 million visitors each month. We are growing quickly, and our work is always changing. We leverage the latest technology and modern marketing practices to grow our audience and serve our customers.

MarketBeat is a small but mighty team that works hard, has fun, and enjoys giving back to the community. MarketBeat supports a working environment that allows flexibility and fosters teamwork.

Learn more about working at MarketBeat here.

Job Summary

MarketBeat is seeking an experienced Database and Server Administrator to join its growing technology team. This role will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing SQL Server databases as well as administering Windows servers and related infrastructure that support MarketBeat’s high-traffic investor platform. This role will also play a key part in our upcoming migration to SQL Server 2025, ensuring a seamless transition while maintaining performance and availability. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of SQL Server administration experience, proven success with database migrations and upgrades, and the ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain SQL Server databases across production, staging, and development environments.
Administer and maintain Windows servers, including updates, patching, and system monitoring.
Monitor server performance, storage, and networking, resolving system-level issues proactively.
Be available to resolve urgent database or server issues outside of business hours.
Lead and support database migration projects, including the planned upgrade to SQL Server 2025.
Implement and manage database backups, disaster recovery plans, and high-availability strategies.
Monitor traffic, evaluate system health, and troubleshoot performance issues.
Work with developers to design and optimize schemas, queries, and indexing strategies.
Proactively identify and resolve database-related issues (e.g., blocking, deadlocks, long-running queries).
Perform regular maintenance tasks such as index optimization, statistics updates, and capacity planning.
Ensure database security, including user access controls and compliance with data privacy regulations.
Document database architecture, processes, and procedures for internal reference.
Other duties as assigned

What We Are Looking For

5+ years of hands-on experience working as Database Administrator working with Microsoft SQL Server and experience with Windows Server administration.
Proven experience with database migrations and upgrades.
Strong proficiency in T-SQL and database development (stored procedures, triggers, functions)
Solid knowledge of performance tuning, indexing, backup and restore strategies, and disaster recovery.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate closely with the development team.
Scripting and automation experience (PowerShell or similar) preferred.
Must be a strong self-manager with attention to detail.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Must live within 75 miles of Sioux Falls, SD.

What We Offer

Competitive total compensation package, including market-rate pay and bonus program.
Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance, base life insurance and short-term disability, and 401(k) with company contributions up to 8%.
Flexible office environment.
Paid company holidays and paid time off, starting with three weeks.
Paid parental leave.
Sabbatical program offering additional PTO every five (5) years.
Charitable giving matching program and volunteer time off.
Catered office lunches, snacks, and beverages.

MarketBeat will request references post-interview.

If you have questions regarding this position or working at MarketBeat, you may contact Arin Gonseth, [email protected].

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