SQL DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (L4)

Seeking for a SQL DBA in Jersey City NJ (Onsite)

What the Client is Looking For :

The client is looking for a highly experienced and technically proficient SQL DBA who can manage and optimize large databases, drive automation initiatives, and ensure high availability and disaster recovery in a large-scale environment.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in SQL Server performance tuning, hands-on experience with automation scripting, and the ability to work in a cloud-based environment, particularly with AWS.

Additionally, the candidate should be a proactive problem-solver, an effective communicator, and someone who takes ownership of their work while contributing to service improvement and innovation.

SQL DBA with a minimum of 15 years of IT experience, particularly in large environments. This role requires a deep understanding of SQL Server internals, performance tuning, and automation, with additional experience in cloud services like AWS and other database technologies being advantageous.

Required Skills :

Must have 15+ years of IT experience .

Must have extensive experience working in large environment .

Big financial customers domain experience is a plus.

Extensive and very strong performance tuning .

Must have strong experience in automation scripts .

Key skills to look at( Must have) :

Query optimization and performance troubleshooting 5 to 8 years of experience

Experience working on large databases size between 10TB to 30 TB

Very good knowledge of MSSQL server internals

Hands-on experience working with table partitioning and maintenance (expert)

HA / DR good hands-on experience troubleshooting Always ON and clustering

Automation : PowerShell / Python / T-SQL ( 8 / 10 at least) worked on automation projects

Secondary Skills :

At least 6 months of AWS RDS experience

Good to have :

Database knowledge / expertise on MySQL / PostgreSQL, RedShift, Snowflake, Oracle etc..

Mandatory skills - SQL Server administration required skills

Knowledge on AWS Cloud services like RDS, S3, Redshift etc

MySQL / PostgresSQL knowledge / experience.

Linux Knowledge.

Experience with Azure

Experience with Snow Flake

Experience in PowerBI

Certifications Desired

MS certifications on MSSQL latest versions or AWS / Azure

Responsibility :

Ability to think about a problem, identify what we have and implement solutions to solve the problem independently

Work with onsite client team / Application owners in US / UK to Migrate Applications, Database building and Decommissioning

Ability to take lead on some projects and works as part of a team (follow another leader on others)

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to think in and out of the box. Come up with service improvement ideas and innovative solutions.

Self-motivated, conscientious, dedicated individual who works equally well independently or as a member of a team

Must be willing to take responsibility and ownership instead of waiting to be assigned work

The candidate must be willing to provide On-call and weekend support for SQL and MYSQL, the support is rotated among DBA's in US and India

Enable and support the team in resolving day-to-day production issues, application upgrades and patches, performance analysis, disaster recovery implementation, capacity planning and other activities as may be necessary.

Work on Change implementations during UK, US business hours & weekends as per change management process

Documentation & Operational performance reporting

Own Service Improvements

Execute on demand IT projects

Drive compliance to client and organization processes and policies

Ensure Quality of deliverables

Notes : - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits : Danta offers a compensation package to all W2 employees that are competitive in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, the option to elect healthcare insurance (Dental, Medical, Vision), Major holidays and Paid sick leave as per state law.

The rate / Salary range is dependent on numerous factors including Qualification, Experience and Location.