The SQL Server DBA will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical SQL Server RDBMS systems, to ensure the availability and consistent performance of both our central SAAS Database as well as Customers on-premise installations and regular remote updates around the globe. This is a hands-on position requiring solid technical skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
The DBA will be responsible for the database infrastructure aspects such as performance, scalability and security as well as on-going applicative development of storded procedures to support a team of JAVA and C# developers.
Manage SQL Server databases through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems.
Configure and maintain database servers and processes, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security.
Apply data modeling techniques to ensure development and implementation support efforts meet integration and performance expectations
Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end.
Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes
Handle complex query tuning and schema refinement.
Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities.
Share domain and technical expertise, providing technical mentorship and cross-training to other peers and team members.
Requirements:
3+ years MS SQL Server Administration experience required.
Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
Experience with replications, backups, restores and recovery models
Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server.
Experience working with Windows server, including Active Directory.
Experience working with MS Visual Studio, and RedGate tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Flexible, team player, get-it-done personality.
Ability to organize and plan work independently.
MCTS, MCITP, and/or MVP certifications a plus.
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