Database Administrator

The candidates must have the following:

• Must have experience in upgrade/migration with SQL (SSRS)
• Oracle
• MongoDB is nice to have!
• USC or GC holder candidates only
• W2 candidates only. No H1B's or C2C

Keep the database up and running smoothly 24/7 and provide a seamless flow of information throughout the company, considering both backend data structure and frontend accessibility for end-users. Use deep database experience to serve in a lead capacity, mentoring less-experienced team members and liaising internally with all levels of associates and technical leaders in the department.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical troubleshooting and resolution for complex issues that may cross multiple technologies
• Work on unusually complex problems and provide innovative solutions
• Provide technical expertise for a variety of databases that serve as the foundation for critical enterprise systems
• Evaluate and propose design and process improvements to achieve performance and cost optimization
• Define users and enable data distribution to the right users, in appropriate format and in a timely manner
• Minimize database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast query responses
• Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards
• Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity
• Assist application development and quality assurance staff in the development of database architectures, coding standards and quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Install and configure relevant network components to ensure database access as well as database consistency and integrity.

Knowledge & Skills

• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to contribute to strategic planning and technical direction
• Ability to effectively collaborate and influence peers and senior-level associates
• SQL Server Certifications are preferred but not required.
• Experience in SQL Server 2016 is required.
• Ability to perform SQL Server backup and recovery options is required.
• Background in SQL and Server turning is required.
• Windows Servers/Systems knowledge is required.
• Experience in SSRS is required.
• Working Knowledge of Database Architecture Design and Best Practices is required.
• Experience with transactional and/or data warehouse practices.
• Advanced database programming skills required (SQL, TSQL, PL/SQL, other).
• Experience in Oracle 10g or 11g Server Setup/Maintenance is required.
• Ability to perform RMAN backup, recovery, and duplication is a plus.
• Linux/Unix Servers/System knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Project and interdisciplinary coordination skills.
• Basic knowledge of business analysis, business knowledge and quality assurance.
• Knowledge of Application SDLC is needed.
• Ability to troubleshoot and clearly communicate problems and severity issues is required.