SQL Server Database Administrators are responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical SQL Server RDBMS systems. Their main goal is to ensure the availability and consistent performance of various corporate applications
SSQL DBA with experience from the Banking / Insurance / Financial Services industry – Contract opportunity
Profile:
SQL Server Database Administrators are responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical SQL Server RDBMS systems. Their main goal is to ensure the availability and consistent performance of various corporate applications.
SQL Server DBA job description
We are looking for an experienced SQL Server DBA to join our team! As a SQL Server DBA you will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical SQL Server RDBMS systems
SQL Server DBA duties and responsibilities
- Manage SQL Server databases
- Configure and maintain database servers and processes
- Monitor system’s health and performance
- Ensure high levels of performance, availability, sustainability and security
- Analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time via the appropriate change control protocols
- Provide suggestions for solutions
- Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes
- Assist developers with query tuning and schema refinement
- Provide 24×7 support for critical production systems
- Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours
SQL Server DBA requirements and qualifications
- 2 – 5 Years’ experience gained within the insurance or Banking or Financial Sector
- 2-5years of experience as a SQL Server DBA or similar role
- 2-5 years of experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO)
- 2-5 years of experience with backups, restores and recovery models
- 2-5 years of experience of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server
- 2-5 years of experience with Windows server,
- Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success
- Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
- Team player
- Good time-management skills
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- Relevant Microsoft SQL Server certifications a plus
Thank you,
Theresa Steenkamp
Key Account Manager – Network Contracting Solutions
Desired Skills:
- SQL DBA
- SQL Server
- RDBMS
- Performance tuning