SQL Database Administrator

Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced DBA to join our expanding Information Technology team. In this role, you will help develop and design technology solutions that are scalable, relevant, and critical to our company’s success. You will join the team working on our new platform being built using MS SQL Server and MYSQL Server. You will participate in all phases of the development lifecycle, implementation, maintenance and support and must have a solid skill set, a desire to continue to grow as a Database Administrator, and a team-player mentality.

Key Responsibilities

1. Primary responsibility will be the management of production databases servers, including security, deployment, maintenance and performance monitoring.

2. Setting up SQL Server replication, mirroring and high availability as would be required across hybrid environments.

3. Design and implementation of new installations, on Azure, AWS and cloud hosting with no specific DB services.

4. Deploy and maintain on premise installations of SQL Server on Linux / MySQL installation.

5. Database security and protection against SQL injection, exploiting of intellectual property, etc.,

6. To work with development teams assisting with data storage and query design / optimization where required.

7. Participate in the design and implementation of essential applications.

8. Demonstrate expertise and add valuable input throughout the development lifecycle.

9. Help design and implement scalable, lasting technology solutions.

10. Review current systems, suggesting updates as would be required.

11. Gather requirements from internal and external stakeholders.

12. Document procedures to setup and maintain a highly available SQL Server database on Azure cloud, on premise and Hybrid environments.

13. Test and debug new applications and updates

14. Resolve reported issues and reply to queries in a timely manner.

15. Remain up to date on all current best practices, trends, and industry developments.

17. Identify potential challenges and bottlenecks in order to address them proactively.

Key Competencies / Skillsets

• SQL Server management on Hybrid environments (on premise and cloud, preferably, Azure, AWS)
• MySQL Backup, SQL Server Backup, Replication, Clustering, Log shipping experience on Linux / Windows.
• Setting up, management and maintenance of SQL Server / MySQL on Linux.
• Experience with database usage and management
• Experience in implementing Azure Hyperscale database
• Experience in Financial Services / E-Commerce / Payments industry preferred.
• Familiar with multi-tier, object-oriented, secure application design architecture
• Experience in cloud environments preferably Microsoft Azure on Database service tiers.
• Experience of PCI DSS a plus
• SQL development experience is a plus
• Linux experience is a plus
• Proficient in using issue tracking tools like Jira, etc.
• Proficient in using version control systems like Git, SVN etc.
• Strong understanding of web-based applications and technologies
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with client’s via different modes of communication email, phone, direct messaging, etc

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

2. Minimum 3 years’ experience as SQL Server DBA and as MySQL DBA and 2 + years of experience as MySQL DBA including Replication, InnoDB Cluster, Upgrading and Patching.

3. Ubuntu Linux knowledge is perferred.

3. MCTS, MCITP, and / or MVP / Azure DBA / MySQL certifications a plus