Database Administrator

About Foundation Finance:

Foundation Finance Company (FFC) is one of the fastest-growing consumer finance companies in the U.S. We work with home improvement contractors nationwide to help them close more sales through the use of flexible financing plans. FFC's full-spectrum lending approach has driven billions in originations and helped many customers make needed improvements to their homes. We're making big investments in both infrastructure and employee talent to keep up with our growth, so the time is right to join our team! It's a fast-paced environment with room to advance. We offer a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401(k) with company match, a casual dress work environment and much, much, more.

Database Administrator Description & Duties:

24x7 operations of a fast-paced complex distributed database environment supporting primarily OLTP and data warehouse environments by implementing and maintaining database infrastructure and architecture focused on enabling the business to move fast and scale while maintaining customer trust.

Duties may include, but are not limited to: 

• Update and monitor the current forecasting model on a monthly and ad hoc basis.
• Implements and supports fault tolerant, highly available, recoverable, and monitored database solutions to meet the demands of FinTech users with elasticity in mind for peak event needs.
• Collaborates to define, implement, and support database security which meets or exceeds regulatory compliance such as SOX, PCI, and ISO standards.
• Implement and support database migration, design, development, integration and test activities, and all aspects of the development life-cycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, integration and validation.
• Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer and system requirements into total system solutions while understanding technical, schedule, and cost constraints and strategic direction.
• Work in a flexible and dynamic team environment, collaborate with team members, provide training and participate in peer reviews.
• Capacity monitoring and management capabilities.
• Performance tuning of queries and overall database resources.
• Establishes physical database parameters.
• Tests and corrects errors, and refines changes to database.
• Helps develop data movement strategies and the resources that enable them.
• Directs programmers and analysts to make changes to database management system.
• Reviews and corrects programs.

The Ideal Candidate:

Applicants must be reliable, dynamic, sociable and enthusiastic team players; while possessing a positive "can-do" attitude, excellent judgement and communication skills. Applicants must also have great attention to detail and ability to multi-task under the stress of deadlines with a strong desire to help the organization succeed.

 Minimum Qualifications:

• Four-year degree in Computer Science, Engineering or similar relevant field; Associates w/relevant experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Development software and Design software.
• DBA certification or similar designation is a plus.

Working Conditions:

Office environment with significant time spent sitting, typing and talking on the telephone.

Foundation Finance Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Foundation Finance Company LLC requires that remote employees must reside in one of the following states to be considered for any of our remote positions: AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI