Senior Database Administrator

Job Summary

The Database Administrator is an extension of our Database Admin team in Poland with a primary support to the RDR team in Chicago.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for day-to-day activities regarding the upkeep and availability of all database servers in the environment including lower environments.
• Serve as SME (subject matter expert) for Microsoft SQL Server and other database technologies.
• Responsible for database backup and restore functions including scheduled tests of DR availability, including knowledge of MS SQL restoration and availability technologies such as Clustering, Replication, and especially Always-On.
• MS SQL production database level performance tuning.
• Participates in SQL code reviews for the teams to enforce SQL coding standards.
• Builds and reports on SQL environment performance and availability metrics and takes appropriate actions to implement best practices and optimize performance.
• Assist in the technical analysis and design for current and future projects.
• Production support.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 5-8 years of experience with MS SQL.
• Strong and demonstrable experience as a DBA in large-scale MS SQL environments.
• Strong experience reporting on SQL performance and recommending appropriate actions.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Travel Requirements

• None.