Database Administrator

Purpose :

Keep the database up and running smoothly 24 / 7 and provide a seamless flow of information throughout the company, considering both backend data structure and frontend accessibility for end-users.

Use deep database experience to serve in a lead capacity, mentoring less-experienced team members and liaising internally with all levels of associates and technical leaders in the department.

Responsibilities :

• Provide technical troubleshooting and resolution for complex issues that may cross multiple technologies
• Work on unusually complex problems and provide innovative solutions
• Provide technical expertise for a variety of databases that serve as the foundation for critical enterprise systems
• Evaluate and propose design and process improvements to achieve performance and cost optimization
• Define users and enable data distribution to the right users, in appropriate format and in a timely manner
• Minimize database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast query responses
• Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards
• Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity
• Assist application development and quality assurance staff in the development of database architectures, coding standards and quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Design and implement redundant systems, policies and procedures for disaster recovery and data archiving to ensure effective protection and integrity of data assets.
• Conduct research and make recommendations on database products, services, protocols and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.
• Install and configure relevant network components to ensure database access as well as database consistency and integrity.
• Respond to and resolve database access and performance issues.
• Monitor, optimize and allocate physical data storage for database systems.
• Plan and coordinate data migrations between systems

Knowledge & Skills

• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to contribute to strategic planning and technical direction
• Ability to effectively collaborate and influence peers and senior-level associates
• SQL Server Certifications are preferred but not required.
• Experience in SQL Server 2016 is required.
• Ability to perform SQL Server backup and recovery options is required.
• Background in SQL and Server turning is required.
• Windows Servers / Systems knowledge is required.
• Experience in SSRS is required.
• Working Knowledge of Database Architecture Design and Best Practices is required.
• Experience with transactional and / or data warehouse practices.
• Advanced database programming skills required (SQL, TSQL, PL / SQL, other).
• Experience in Oracle 10g or 11g Server Setup / Maintenance is required.
• Ability to perform RMAN backup, recovery, and duplication is a plus.
• Linux / Unix Servers / System knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Project and interdisciplinary coordination skills.
• Basic knowledge of business analysis, business knowledge and quality assurance.
• Knowledge of Application SDLC is needed.
• Ability to troubleshoot and clearly communicate problems and severity issues is required.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Management of Information Systems, Computer Science or related field. Degree requirements may be waived with significant related and demonstrable work experiences.
• Minimum of five years of experience demonstrating mastery of core technologies
15 days ago