Database Engineer jobs in Tacoma, WA

Description

Who is COMC?

It's a great time to join COMC - the #1 marketplace for trading card singles! Our Industry is booming, and we are building a team to apply the latest technology to card collecting. We strive to continually impress our customers by offering the best service and making it easier and fun to collect!

Job Description

COMC is looking to hire a SQL Database Engineer who will report to the Senior Engineering Manager. The SQL Database Engineer is responsible for creation and improvement of SQL code and management of database servers. 

Job Responsibilities

• Write and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and views, and provide review and feedback on SQL written by software developers
• Assist developers with complex query tuning and schema refinement
• Apply data modeling techniques to ensure development and implementation support efforts meet integration and performance expectations
• Manage SQL Server databases through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems
• Configure and maintain database servers and processes, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security
• Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes
• Provide 24x7 support for critical production systems
• Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours
• Share domain and technical expertise, providing technical mentorship and cross-training to other peers and team members
• SQL Development: Write / Troubleshoot SQL Code and Design
• Provide Query / Script Support to other Departments / Systems
• Business Analysis / Report Writing
• Performance Tuning and Optimization using Native Monitoring and Troubleshooting Tools
• Uphold Company values, practices, and C.A.R.D. culture
• Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4 or more years of practical Database Administration experience; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• SQL coding 2 -4 years
• SQL Server management 2-4 years
• Microsoft Azure Cloud – 1-2 years (Preferred)
• Deep understanding of SQL Server database structures, theories, principles/practices

Additional Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Knowledgeable about professional sporting industry (NBA, NFL, MLB etc.) is a plus.
• Interested in learning about the trading card industry.

Work Location

• Preferred Location – Can be either Remote or onsite in Washington State.
• Opportunity for Remote work – This can either be an onsite role in WA or remote anywhere in the United States.

Benefits Offerings

• A competitive salary
• Employer provided Free Medical, Base Dental and Vision plans
• Paid Time Off up to nearly 4 weeks per year
• 401 (K) Program with 100% Company Match
• Employer provided LTD and Life Insurance
• STD for employees outside of Washington State
• Employee discount on COMC.com
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Library Access

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the ability to work with standard computer equipment such as keyboards, monitors, personal computers, and scanners. This position requires the ability to maintain delicate computer instruments with regular care as instructed.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit or stand for extended periods. The employee is sometimes required to stand, walk, bend, and reach with hands and arms for short to long periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; talk and hear. The position requires the ability to work with fingers to pick, pinch, and carry out substantial movements of the wrist and hands to perform tasks of delicate manual dexterity, handling small, fragile inventory with great precision and care. The position requires the ability to lift up to 20lbs.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

COMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. COMC is a diverse workplace were people from all walks of life are celebrated and supported. We strongly encourage all people; including but not limited to women, people of color, LGBT individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, and veterans to apply.

Job Type: Full-time