[Remote] Cloud Engineer II, DBA

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Coinstar is transforming how they serve customers by blending physical and digital financial solutions. The Cloud Engineer II, DBA will enhance Coinstar's cloud capabilities, focusing on cloud infrastructure, database administration, and collaborating with various teams to improve technology adoption and reference architecture. Responsibilities • Maintain and support Windows and Linux systems across on-premises, AWS, and Azure infrastructures • Optimize and troubleshoot both cloud-based and on-prem resources to ensure high performance and reliability • Administer Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments, ensuring consistent availability and top-tier user experience • Oversee resource utilization, subscription management, and cost monitoring for Azure and AWS platforms • Build, deploy, and monitor cloud resources using automation tools like Azure DevOps, Terraform, and ARM templates • Partner with Software Engineering to design and support robust application architectures using Azure-native tools (Functions, Logic Apps, Event Hub, Service Bus, API Gateway, Key Vault) • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and leadership to refine solutions and encourage technology adoption • Design, implement, and administer SQL databases across on-premises and cloud environments, maintaining clear and complete documentation • Proactively monitor database health and performance, setting automated alerts for thresholds • Ensure high availability, scalability, and security for all database platforms • Perform routine database administration, including daily checks, backups, log reviews, security, and performance tuning • Manage backup processes, test disaster recovery strategies, and maintain high availability • Enforce and implement security, compliance, and governance standards throughout multi-cloud ecosystems • Liaise with vendors and technology partners driving initiatives and successful project outcomes • Stay updated with emerging trends in cloud technology and security practices to enhance overall environment stability and security • Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to ensure critical systems remain available Skills • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience • 3+ years of hands-on management and optimization of on premise and cloud resources, with experience administering hybrid and multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS) • 2+ years utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps automation with tools such as Terraform, Azure DevOps, Chef, Puppet, or Ansible • 2+ years of SQL Server database administration, including installation, upgrades, security, performance tuning, high availability, job automation, and data migration (on-premises to Azure) • Demonstrated experience automating processes with PowerShell, Azure CLI, SQL tools, Azure DevOps, ARM templates, or Terraform • Hands-on with deploying and maintaining Windows and Linux servers, including configuration and troubleshooting • Familiarity with monitoring platforms such as Datadog, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and SQL monitoring tools • Working knowledge of system/software deployment processes, version control, and change • Skilled in backup, disaster recovery, and security compliance, with knowledge of Azure Security Center, Azure Policy, and IAM practices • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels in the organization • Strong organizational and efficiency skills • Solid understanding of Azure subscription architecture, resource management, and Azure cost management • Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Solutions Architect, Data Engineer, etc.) are preferred Benefits • Health & Wellness Coverage – Three outstanding medical plans to choose from, along with dental and vision insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Life Insurance. • Retirement Savings – Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with a company-match that immediately vests. • Paid Time-Off – PTO accruals begin at 18 days per year, plus 10 company holidays and 2 floating holidays annually. Additionally, we offer paid parental and adoption leave. • Other Perks and Benefits – A generous Corporate Matched Giving plan and an Employee Assistance Program. • Work Environment – We offer a casual and flexible work environment with work from home options. Company Overview • Coinstar is a coin exchange and cryptocurrency kiosk operator. It is a sub-organization of Outerwall. It was founded in 1991, and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job