Database Administrator II

Responsibilities: • Installation, administration and maintenance of multiple SQL Server instances. • Setup environments for use within the end to end software delivery lifecycle. • Define, design & implement control procedures. • Backup monitoring and continuous review of the backup strategy. • Troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly. • Performance monitoring and tuning. • Query tuning (Index maintenance and management, housekeeping, memory, CPU, Disk I/O etc.) • Planning and execution of Service Pack upgrades. • Work alongside project teams (analysts, developers, testers and implementation managers) during software release and patching. • Adhere to change management procedures. • Working closely with other team members. • Complete structured and systematic testing. • Track and report on regular tasks executed to ensure system availability maintaining a continuous improvement roadmap. • Pro-actively identify productivity opportunities. • Ensure correct procedures are adhered to as tasks are being progressed. • Experience in a Windows based 24/7 environment including 1st/2nd line support. • Involved in the design and build of new systems, including high-availability and disaster recovery solutions. Skills Required: • Min. 8+ years of Exp in Microsoft SQL Server 2016, 2019, Azure SQL. • A bachelors degree in computer science or a related discipline • Extensive knowledge of SQL and SQL server tools • Experience in Database Performance, Development and Maintenance • In-depth understanding of database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring requirements • Familiarity with relational and dimensional data modelling • Extensive knowledge in database design, implementation, and conversion • Knowledge of PowerShell and Unix shell scripting • Experience with SSAS, SSIS, and SSRS • A solid mathematics and statistical skills • Outstanding writing and verbal communication abilities • Meticulous attention to detail • MCSE/MCSA certificates preferred • Working knowledge of Linux and Windows Server infrastructures • Extensive knowledge of database technologies (MySQL, MS SQL, PostgreSQL Oracle, MongoDB) • Prior experience with cloud services (AWS, Microsoft Azure) • Excellent time management and decision making skills. • Excellent communication skills in both English written and verbal. • Background in the financial Industry preferable