Job Description

The Senior Database Administrator ensures maintaining the databases in good working order and performing tasks necessary to ensure continued growth and stability of the database.

Roles and responsibilities

Database Administration tasks.

• Install and configure SQL Server.
• Setup and maintain SQL Server account security.
• Performs SQL backups and restores.
• Setup, schedule, and troubleshoot SQL Server jobs.
• Applies updates and upgrades to production database environments.

• Read requirement documents and Design Databases based on them and preparing ER diagrams
• Writing Database code including stored procedures and triggers
• Setup and run SQL Server Profiler traces.
• Optimize SQL queries and suggest alternative methods to enhance the efficiency.
• Identify potential performance / security vulnerabilities and bad coding patterns and propose / implement solution to overcome those.

Education and/or Experience                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT
• 5 Years’ experience in Development  / Database administration

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Key Technical Competencies

• Proficient in OOP concepts
• Proficient in Microsoft SQL Server administration , preference on the latest Version
• Proficient in Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Knowledge in writing Stored Procedures
• Knowledge in relational database design
• Knowledge in SSIS
• Knowledge in scripting languages
• Knowledge of database driven Internet applications
• Exposure to MS SQL Server production Database administration
• Coding skills in multiple languages desired in at least one language is essential

Other Competencies

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to any given situation
• Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently in a high stressed environment
• Excellent customer service attitude, communication skills (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team based environment

License/certifications required

• Preference given to MCITP – DBA certified professionals

How to Apply

Job Categories: Administration & Office Support. Job Types: Full-Time.

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