Database Manager

Data speaks the language of progress — telling the stories behind every choice, every breakthrough, every victory. As Database Manager, you’ll lead the guardianship of that pulse, ensuring systems are fast, secure, and always ready when people need them most.

Here, leadership means more than directing projects — it means inspiring a team to deliver clarity and confidence through every report, query, and platform they touch. You’ll shape the strategy that carries us from today’s SQL and reporting environments into tomorrow’s data lakes, warehouses, and AI-driven solutions.

Every decision you guide will echo across the business — protecting trust, unlocking possibilities, and proving that clarity can be a competitive advantage. You’ll feel the pride of watching leaders make bold moves because of what you built. Years from now, you’ll look back knowing you created more than systems — you built the backbone of transformation, the foundation that empowered every success the company celebrates.

Your next 5 minutes could land you in our top 5% shortlist — click Apply to start your application (a short, simple step to put you in the running) → https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RHWCM9W

ROLE SNAPSHOT —

• Title: Database Manager
• Location/Schedule: Remote or On-site, Full-Time
• Purpose: Lead the management and modernization of Mercola’s database systems, ensuring data availability, security, and performance while guiding a high-performing technical team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES —

• Oversee design, configuration, and maintenance of SQL Server (on-prem, Azure SQL, AWS-native), PostgreSQL, and other platforms.
• Manage database performance, tuning, replication, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Enforce governance, security, and compliance policies across all environments.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of DBAs, engineers, and report developers.
• Balance urgent stakeholder needs with long-term modernization initiatives.
• Deliver SSRS reports and support BI platforms that drive decision-making.
• Evaluate and integrate modern data solutions including data lakes, warehouses, and RAG-ready platforms.
• Provide Tier 2/3 support and lead root cause analysis for complex incidents.

MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS —

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 7+ years of database engineering/administration with 2+ years leadership.
• Expertise in SQL Server, PostgreSQL, SSRS, and query optimization.
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS —

• Exposure to ERP/eCommerce environments.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases and cloud-native platforms (Aurora, GCP SQL).
• Experience with ETL, BI, and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).

WHAT WE OFFER —

• The chance to modernize and shape the future of enterprise data strategy.
• A collaborative team culture focused on growth, impact, and innovation.
• Opportunities to expand into AI, analytics, and cutting-edge data platforms.

HONEST CHALLENGE —

This role demands balancing mission-critical uptime with bold modernization. Stakeholder priorities can shift quickly — but success here means shaping both the present and future of how Mercola uses data to lead.

READY TO JUMP IN?

Click Apply to start the short application (about 5 minutes; embedded step) → https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RHWCM9W

Important: Completing the embedded application step is required to be considered.

Mercola welcomes applicants of every background, identity, and life experience.