SQL DBA

SQL DBA – 85K

My client is voted one of Ireland's fastest growing software companies. Due to continued success, they are looking for an experienced SQL DBA to join the team. This is a great opportunity to join a company with friendly culture and work with cutting edge technology.

Excellent Benefits:Healthcare, Pension, Life Insurance, Gym Membership, Education Assistance, Hybrid

The Role:

In addition to maintenance of the database infrastructure you will be responsible for driving initiatives to improve the resiliency of the platform

- Managing SQL Server instances in a virtualised environment

- Managing customer databases in a Production environment

- Managing production databases

- Performance Tuning and Optimisation (PTO)

- Managing High Availability of SQL Server databases

- Managing database backups and disaster recovery

- Resolving database related incidents

- Automation of operational tasks

- Mentoring junior members of the DBA team

- Developing operational policies, procedures, controls and standards

- Helping Developers to improve database performance

Requirements:

- 5+ years of experience with Database Administration for Microsoft SQL Server

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or other relevant discipline

- Experience in troubleshooting and resolving database problems

- Experience in Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools

- Experience with backups, restores and recovery models

- Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for MSSQL Server

- Experience in implementing operational automation using scripts

- Knowledge of indexes, index management, and statistics

- Good knowledge of T-SQL and scripting (including PowerShell)

- Experience working with Windows server, including Active Directory and proper disk configurations in a virtualised environment

- Good communication and documentation skills are essential

Bonus but not essential:

- Knowledge of Amazon Web Services is a plus

- Knowledge of SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)

- Windows OS configuration

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