Database Administrator

ApplyBoard simplifies the study abroad application process by connecting international students, international student advisors, and educational institutions on one personalized platform. For more than a decade, ApplyBoard's team members have been dedicated to breaking down barriers to international education, while thriving at a company that invests in their career growth. Our six core values guide us in our mission to educate the world, and are the foundation of our company culture. As an organization built on diversity, our team members are representative of the students we support.

The Opportunity:
 

ApplyBoard is seeking a Database Administrator to support one of our school partners with the performance, reliability, and security of their data platforms. This role is responsible for managing SQL Server environments, ensuring data integrity, and supporting scalable, cloud-aligned database operations.

You will play a key role in maintaining database health, optimizing performance, and implementing best practices across backup, recovery, security, and monitoring. This is a hands-on role suited for someone with strong operational experience and a “cloud-first” mindset.

What You’ll Be Doing Every Day: 

• Design, implement, and maintain SQL Server database environments

• Establish and manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes, including regular testing

• Monitor database performance and availability using industry-standard tools

• Perform performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization

• Implement and maintain high availability solutions (e.g., failover clustering, replication)

• Manage database security, including user roles, permissions, and data protection (e.g., encryption for sensitive data)

• Support data integrity through consistency checks and validation processes

• Plan and manage capacity, growth, and system upgrades

• Maintain database maintenance plans, patching, and version upgrades

• Develop and support ETL and reporting infrastructure (SSIS, SSRS, SSAS)

• Build and maintain SQL queries, scripts, and reports to support business and internal needs

• Collaborate with teams to support data warehousing and reporting solutions

• Maintain documentation, standards, and governance practices for database environments

• Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements to database architecture and operations

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

• 1–3 years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator

• Experience working in cloud environments (e.g., Azure)

• Strong knowledge of database administration fundamentals (backup/recovery, performance tuning, security)

• Experience with monitoring and performance optimization tools

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

About ApplyBoard

ApplyBoard empowers students around the world to access international education. Our global team leverages cutting-edge technology to build innovative tools and share sector insights that support our network of international students and 1,500+ partner institutions. We've helped more than 1,300,000 students from over 180 countries with their study abroad journey so far, and we're just getting started.

Ready to join us? We're grateful for your interest in joining the ApplyBoard team. However, only select applicants will be contacted for an interview.

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the hiring process, potentially while reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing applicant responses. These tools don't replace human judgment, and final hiring decisions are made by our team members. If you'd like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

ApplyBoard welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all aspects of the hiring and selection process.