Wi-Tronix is a leading provider of real-time monitoring, video analytics, and proactive diagnostic solutions for freight and passenger rail networks. Their AI-powered IoT platform delivers actionable insights to improve operational efficiency, safety, and reliability across rail fleets. The company offers specialized technologies for freight and passenger rail, including event recorders compliant with North American and Australian regulations. Wi-Tronix supports sustainability by enabling cleaner locomotive technologies such as hydrogen and LNG-powered engines. Their platform is installed on over one-third of North American trains, backed by 24/7 customer support and certifications including SOC 2 Type II and ISO 9001:2015. Wi-Tronix's business model centers on SaaS and subscription services for rail operators seeking to digitize and optimize their fleets.
Wi-Tronix is a leading provider of real-time monitoring, video analytics, and proactive diagnostic solutions for freight and passenger rail networks. Their AI-powered IoT platform delivers actionable insights to improve operational efficiency, safety, and reliability across rail fleets. The company offers specialized technologies for freight and passenger rail, including event recorders compliant with North American and Australian regulations. Wi-Tronix supports sustainability by enabling cleaner locomotive technologies such as hydrogen and LNG-powered engines. Their platform is installed on over one-third of North American trains, backed by 24/7 customer support and certifications including SOC 2 Type II and ISO 9001:2015. Wi-Tronix's business model centers on SaaS and subscription services for rail operators seeking to digitize and optimize their fleets.
At Wi‑Tronix, we’re transforming rail safety, performance, and operations through real-time insights and intelligent digital products. We’re looking for a highly skilled Database Administrator to ensure the performance, reliability, and security of our enterprise databases. In this role, you’ll support product development, lead key initiatives such as MySQL→PostgreSQL migration, modernize our cloud data infrastructure, and help enable advanced analytics. You’ll collaborate across DevOps, Product, and IT to drive scalable, high‑quality solutions.
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Administer, optimize, and secure SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and other database technologies across the organization
Manage backups, monitoring, and disaster recovery to meet RPO/RTO objectives
Troubleshoot performance issues and optimize queries, indexes, and stored procedures
Support the migration from MySQL to PostgreSQL and contribute to broader modernization efforts
Install, configure, and maintain SQL environments (on‑prem, AWS RDS)
Build dashboards, reports, and data integrations (SSIS, SSRS)
Partner with developers to define efficient data models and standards
Provide guidance on database best practices and emerging technologies
Contribute to data architecture decisions across products and internal systems
Participate in periodic on‑call support rotation
Position Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s a plus)
4+ years database administration experience
Strong expertise with PostgreSQL, SQL Server (2014–2019), and relational database design
Experience with AWS RDS, Redis, and virtualization environments
Proven success with performance tuning, indexing strategies, and T‑SQL optimization
Experience with high availability solutions (clustering, mirroring, Always On)
Familiarity with MySQL, .NET, and third‑party SQL tools
Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
Agile mindset; able to work iteratively and adapt quickly
Technology enthusiast who stays current with new tools and trends
Work Environment
Hybrid schedule: Tues–Thurs in Bolingbrook office
Must be able to board a locomotive for field research
Domestic and international travel may be required
Why Wi‑Tronix?
Because you’ll work on products that make railroads safer, smarter, and more sustainable around the world. You’ll join a mission‑driven company where empowered teams solve real‑world challenges with real impact.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not offer employer-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. This role requires the ability to begin work within approximately 1–2 weeks of offer acceptance and to be available for regular in-office collaboration. This position's anticipated base salary range is 86,000 to 117,000 . Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and location. Hybrid: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are in-office days at our corporate office in Bolingbrook, IL. Wi-Tronix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, E-Verify, and Drug-Free Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process due to disability, please inform us at michele.hughes@wi-tronix.com so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available. Wi-Tronix does not review unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms.
