Senior Database Administrator

The Senior Database Administrator is responsible for the analysis, architecture, security, design, implementation, testing, maintenance, and repair of our company Microsoft SQL Databases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and support to Application Developers

• Assist with schema design, code review, SQL query tuning

• Install, tune, implement and upgrade DBMS installations

• Deploy SQL patches

• Upgrade and improve application schema and data upgrades

• Responsible for MSSQL database backup and recovery

• Maintain least-privileged access to databases

• Process work accurately and in a timely manner

• Proactively and regularly make recommendations for system improvements

• Collate, prepare and present statistical information for internal and external use

• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related information technology field

• 7+ years of experience with programming languages such as C#, Java, PL/SQL coding

• Easily design and implement a business process into functional and efficient code

• Implement and manage company data management practices and policies

• 5+ years of experience in administering, managing and tuning databases

• 7+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server

• Good understanding of data and schema standards and concepts

• Good understanding database design, implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance

• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success

• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills

• Team player

• Good time-management skills

• Great interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to function as a team member and get along with others

• Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits and attitude