Database Administrator at Cover Whale

About Us

Cover Whale Insurance Solutions, an InsurTech Broker, was founded by experienced insurance and technology veterans. Our focus is on underwriting, technology, and data to launch innovate insurance programs. Cover Whale provides the most agent-friendly platform online, providing a simple solution for fast insurance quotes.

We are a start-up and fast-growing company that is already filling a gap in the trucking insurance space. The strategies, capabilities and culture within our company has become the engine for innovative products and fast growth.

Description

Because we are growing fast, we are looking to add a Database Administrator to keep building and growing our Technology team. As a Database Administrator you will keep the database up and running smoothly 24/7. The goal is to provide a seamless flow of information throughout the company, considering both backend data structure and frontend accessibility for end-users. We look to hire passionate, highly driven people.

Our company culture is very dynamic and collaborates daily. We care a lot about our users and their experience on our platform. We all leave our egos at the door and arent afraid to be honest and open. We vow by the principle of Work hard, play hard and make sure we do not leave anything on the court. Of course, we love to have a little fun on our Slack channels and joke around when appropriate.

We are always looking for the best of the best, that wants to take on the challenge of disrupting an entire industry by creating a cutting-edge platform

Responsibilities

• Build database systems of high availability and quality depending on each end users specialised role
• Design and implement database in accordance to end users information needs and views
• Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques and backup data
• Minimise database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast query responses
• Provide proactive and reactive data management support and training to users
• Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards
• Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity
• Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required

Benefits

• This role can be done remotely or from our offices in New York or Houston
• We want you to start ASAP
• This is a full-time position
• We offer a competitive salary
• Benefits
• Health/Dental/Vision
• Unlimited vacation policy