Database Manager in St. Louis, MO

Database Manager job description

Database managers are creative, analytical thinkers who prioritize customer needs and satisfaction and leverage that information to create customer solutions. They prioritize and handle multiple tasks independently and ensure data is properly coded, input and updated in the database. They are responsible for database planning, structure, documentation and protection, as well as long-range requirements and operational guidelines and protection. They formulate and monitor policies, procedures and standards and propose and implement enhancements that improve the performance and reliability of the system. Roles at this level typically require a bachelor’s degree and three or more years of relevant experience. Background in SQL tuning and optimization, UNIX based operating systems, and enterprise-level change management processes and procedures are helpful.

Typical database manager duties:

Creating and maintaining company database objectives across multiple hardware and environment types

Providing technical database expertise and problem-solving support to resolve system issues, assisting in the monitoring of database performance, and suggesting improvements

Initiating preventive and corrective measures to ensure all database servers and database designs meet or exceed processing requirements for performance and reliability

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Cloud data platforms

Data architecture

Data governance

Data lake solutions

Database automation

Database management

Database performance optimization

Database security

Disaster recovery and business continuity

ETL

SQL

Salary for Database Manager in St. Louis, MO

137025 - 190838

Low

137025

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.

Mid

164850

The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.

High

190838

The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

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