Phenom
Posted 149 days agoVerified live 1d ago
Database Administrator - I
Brief overview
300 Brookside Ave, Ambler, PA 19002, USAIn-person
UndergradOr in progress
$80k–$90k/yrStated range
32 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
SQLDatabase conceptsPostgreSQLMongoDBMySQLRedisElasticsearchDatabase backup and recoveryPerformance tuningIndexingQuery tuningScriptingPythonBashShell scriptingLinux/UnixAWS
About the company
Phenomphenom.com
Phenom is an HR technology company that uses AI to help businesses hire, develop, and retain employees.
Visa sponsorship history
4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026H-1B dependent
Data powered by U.S. Department of Labor. This does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.32H-1B approved
97%approval rate
22new H-1B hires
$84,500median wage / yr
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LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
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Top sponsored roles
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Job description
Summary
Phenom is a company that focuses on enhancing recruitment processes through innovative solutions. As a Database Administrator-I, you will support the maintenance, monitoring, and optimization of database systems across multiple environments while working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure database reliability and performance.
Responsibilities
- Assist in maintaining and monitoring database systems including MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, and Elasticsearch
- Support database backup, recovery, and routine maintenance activities
- Help troubleshoot basic database performance and connectivity issues
- Learn and apply database optimization techniques such as indexing and query tuning
- Work with cross-functional teams including Engineering, DevOps, and Product teams
- Assist in automating routine database tasks using scripts and tools
- Monitor database health, uptime, and alerts under guidance from senior team members
- Follow database security, compliance, and data governance best practices
- Stay updated with emerging database and cloud technologies
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- Basic understanding of SQL and database concepts
- Familiarity with at least one database technology such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or MySQL
- Knowledge of database fundamentals including backup/recovery and performance basics
- Exposure to scripting or programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Shell scripting is a plus
- Understanding of Linux/Unix fundamentals is preferred
- Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure is an advantage
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment
- Internship, academic project, or certification related to databases/cloud technologies is a plus
- Basic understanding of Docker or Kubernetes
- Exposure to Agile/Scrum development environments
- Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and DevOps practices
- Interest in big data, AI, or distributed systems technologies
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- Basic understanding of SQL and database concepts
- Familiarity with at least one database technology such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or MySQL
- Knowledge of database fundamentals including backup/recovery and performance basics
- Exposure to scripting or programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Shell scripting is a plus
- Understanding of Linux/Unix fundamentals is preferred
- Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure is an advantage
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment
- Internship, academic project, or certification related to databases/cloud technologies is a plus
Nice to Haves
- Basic understanding of Docker or Kubernetes
- Exposure to Agile/Scrum development environments
- Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and DevOps practices
- Interest in big data, AI, or distributed systems technologies
Benefits
- We want you to be your best self and to pursue your passions!
- Health and wellness benefits/programs to support holistic employee health
- Flexible hours and working schedules, as well as parental leave for new parents
- Growing organization with career pathing and development opportunities
- Tons of perks and extras in every location for all Phenoms!
