Database Administrator/Architect

SimBio is a leading developer of innovative educational software used world-wide in college biology courses. We are re-engineering our popular products for a web-based environment and are seeking a Database Administrator/Architect to join our Software Development Team. This position will involve designing databases based on application requirements; administering all aspects of production and test databases; and monitoring performance and stability of database environments.

SimBio is a small but growing company (currently 25 employees) based out of scenic Missoula, Montana. The key to our success is attributable to the collection of people behind our products. Being 100% employee-owned, our people (“SimBiots”) always come first! Work-life balance is promoted through generous vacation and flex time, flexible work schedules, and the option for hybrid or remote work. If you are confident in your abilities *and* open to input, like working autonomously and as part of a high-functioning team, appreciate knowing your work is valued and impactful, and think laughter is good medicine, you will fit right in!

Start date: ASAP

Education and Experience (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/related field
• 5+ years of experience using MySQL (preferred) or Oracle
• Ability to normalize application data into sound database table design
• Proficiency with failover/standby administration, including backup/recovery
• Proficiency with SQL (both DDL and DML)
• Familiarity with ACID concepts such as transaction isolation

Preferred Additional Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency in Java used to interact with databases
• Experience using ORM frameworks (Hibernate preferred)
• Experience doing performance and volume testing

Strong candidates will be

• Self-motivated, hard-working, and dedicated to excellence
• Productive without frequent direction but comfortable seeking input when tasks or requirements are unclear
• Great team members, able to co...