Database Manager

Data speaks the language of progress — telling the stories behind every choice, every breakthrough, every victory. As Database Manager, you’ll lead the guardianship of that pulse, ensuring systems are fast, secure, and always ready when people need them most.
Here, leadership means more than directing projects — it means inspiring a team to deliver clarity and confidence through every report, query, and platform they touch. You’ll shape the strategy that carries us from today’s SQL and reporting environments into tomorrow’s data lakes, warehouses, and AI-driven solutions.
Every decision you guide will echo across the business — protecting trust, unlocking possibilities, and proving that clarity can be a competitive advantage. You’ll feel the pride of watching leaders make bold moves because of what you built. Years from now, you’ll look back knowing you created more than systems — you built the backbone of transformation, the foundation that empowered every success the company celebrates.
Your next 5 minutes could land you in our top 5% shortlist — click Apply to start your application (a short, simple step to put you in the running).
Database Manager
ROLE SNAPSHOT —

• Pay: 100,000.00 to 125,000.00
• Location/Schedule: Remote or On-site, Full-Time
• Purpose: Lead the management and modernization of Mercola’s database systems, ensuring data availability, security, and performance while guiding a high-performing technical team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES —

• Oversee design, configuration, and maintenance of SQL Server (on-prem, Azure SQL, AWS-native), PostgreSQL, and other platforms.
• Manage database performance, tuning, replication, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Enforce governance, security, and compliance policies across all environments.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of DBAs, engineers, and report developers.
• Balance urgent stakeholder needs with long-term modernization initiatives.
• Deliver SSRS reports and support BI platforms that drive decision-making.
• Evaluate and integrate modern data solutions including data lakes, warehouses, and RAG-ready platforms.
• Provide Tier 2/3 support and lead root cause analysis for complex incidents.

MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS —

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 7+ years of database engineering/administration with 2+ years leadership.
• Expertise in SQL Server, PostgreSQL, SSRS, and query optimization.
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS —

• Exposure to ERP/eCommerce environments.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases and cloud-native platforms (Aurora, GCP SQL).
• Experience with ETL, BI, and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).

WHAT WE OFFER —

• The chance to modernize and shape the future of enterprise data strategy.
• A collaborative team culture focused on growth, impact, and innovation.
• Opportunities to expand into AI, analytics, and cutting-edge data platforms.

HONEST CHALLENGE —
This role demands balancing mission-critical uptime with bold modernization. Stakeholder priorities can shift quickly — but success here means shaping both the present and future of how Mercola uses data to lead.
READY TO JUMP IN?
Click Apply to start the short application (about 5 minutes).
Important: Completing the embedded application step is required to be considered.
The pay range for this position is 100,000.00 to 125,000.00. Please note that the quoted pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) experience, including industry or specific experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, and/or other applicable laws.
This position is benefits-eligible. Mercola provides competitive, affordable, and diverse benefit programs that support your total health – from a healthy body to a healthy mind. These benefits support you and your family in all aspects of life:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Accident and Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Discount
• Gym Membership
• Retirement Planning (401k with matching contribution)
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness Program Offerings
• Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period based on years of service, starting at 10 days annually.
• 9 Paid Holidays per year, including 1 floating holiday.

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
The Company expects to accept applications for this position until September 10, 2025, but encourages interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. We will review this information, and one of our Talent Acquisition professionals will reach out if your background aligns with the position.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Inclusion
Mercola and its affiliates (“Mercola”) are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including hairstyle and texture), color, religion or belief (or lack thereof) (including religious grooming and dress practices), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you need accommodation, please send an email to hr@mercola.com to let us know the nature of your request.