Junior Database Administrator

Open Position: Junior Database Administrator

Reports to: Director of Tech Operations/Services

Location: Remote


About Us:
At HST Pathways, we’re passionate about transforming healthcare. Our innovative software empowers surgery centers to provide care that’s not only more cost-efficient but also leads to better outcomes for patients. Backed by Bain Capital, we’re a profitable, fully remote SaaS company that’s growing quickly and entering an exciting new stage of expansion. With that growth comes opportunity—for us, our customers, and the people who join our team.
 
What We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for someone who is authentic, inspiring, and motivated to grow. You’re a quick learner who enjoys working in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You value diversity and inclusion and want to be part of a company that puts people first. Our values resonate with you, and you’re ready to embody them in your daily work.

In this role, you’ll roll up your sleeves and take on a high-volume workload with energy and enthusiasm. You are data-driven and results-oriented, but you also know the importance of building strong relationships and contributing to a positive team culture. Most importantly, you’re excited about the chance to make an impact—not only within our company but also in the broader healthcare community we serve.
 
Why Join Us:
At HST Pathways, you’ll find more than just a job — you’ll find a place to grow, contribute, and belong. We offer the flexibility of remote work and the stability of a well-backed, profitable company. You’ll collaborate with talented teammates who are passionate about healthcare innovation and committed to each other’s success.


Responsibilities:
As a Junior Database Administrator, you will assist in maintaining and supporting our diverse SQL environments while learning best practices for database administration. You’ll work closely with senior DBAs and application teams to ensure database performance, integrity, and availability.
 

• Assist with monitoring SQL databases for performance and availability.
• Support routine maintenance tasks such as backups, restores, and patching.
• Help troubleshoot basic database issues under guidance from senior team members.
• Learn to optimize queries and indexes for better performance.
• Participate in implementing security standards and compliance requirements.
• Assist with database installations, upgrades, and configuration.
• Document processes and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL concepts.
• Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server or similar database platforms.
• Strong willingness to learn and grow in a technical role.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a remote team environment.

• Exposure to cloud environments (Azure, GCP, or AWS).
• Experience with scripting languages (PowerShell, T-SQL).
• Internship or hands-on experience with database administration tasks.

• We go beyond the expected.  We strive to be the difference in everything we do and look for ways to innovate and deliver beyond expectations.
• We thrive through collaboration.  We invest in our team and take pride in the success of others. 
• We strive to make a positive impact.  We are passionate about our work and leverage our collective creativity and industriousness to make big things happen
• We sharpen and share our expertise.  We aspire to learn, grow, and share knowledge.
• We love the journey.  We never lose sight of the fact that we’re contributing to building a new model of healthcare delivery.

• Remote work environment
• Health benefits paid for employee
• Flexible Paid Time Off Policy
• 11 company holidays per year
• Paid parental leave
• 401K with matching contributions
• Learning and development allowance
• A diverse, inclusive, and fun team!

HST Pathways celebrates diversity and is steadfast in fostering an inclusive work environment where employees feel valued, respected, and engaged. We champion and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is instinctive and fuels innovation, connection, and a strong sense of “One Team”. HST is deeply committed to representing and reflecting the unique experiences, perspectives and viewpoints of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.