Sr. SQL Database Admin

Summary The SQL Server DBA will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical SQL Server systems, to ensure the availability and consistent performance of our corporate applications. This is a “hands-on” position requiring solid technical skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Also have some information of windows administration and network The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and sustainment of the SQL Server, ensuring its operational readiness (security, health and performance), executing data loads, and performing data modeling in support of multiple development teams.

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.

Provide 24x7 support for critical production systems.

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.

Check status of database and fine tuning its performance

Determination needed servers (operating systems, hardware, prerequisites…)

Provide technical assistance to troubleshoot and resolve implementation errors.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree.

4+ 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

Flexible, team player, “get-it-done” personality

Ability to organize and plan work independently

Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment

Ability to multi-task and context-switch effectively between different activities and teams

MCTS, MCITP, and/or MVP certifications a plus knowledge of Linux and Windows

Basic information of ORACLE database

Fluent in English

Work under pressure

Banking experience is a strong plus