SQL Server DBA

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 our corporate applications. This is a “hands-on” position requiring solid technical skills, upgrading DB version from 2019/2016 to 2022 ,as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and sustainment of the SQL Server Database, ensuring its operational readiness (security, health and performance), executing data loads, and performing data modeling in support of multiple development teams. The data warehouse supports an enterprise application suite of program management tools. Must be capable of working independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

·        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

·        Assist developers with complex query tuning and schema refinement.

·        Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours.

·        Share domain and technical expertise, providing technical mentorship and cross-training to other peers and team members.

·        5+ years MS SQL Server Administration experience required

·        Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools

·        Experience with 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

·        Excellent written and verbal communication