Senior DBA

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced DBA with a specialization in MS SQL Server to join our Cloud Development department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the database team, ensuring the performance, integrity, and security of our databases. This role requires a strong technical background in MS SQL Server, excellent leadership abilities, and the capability to manage multiple projects and team members effectively.

As a DBA you will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical RDBMS systems.

Responsibilities:

• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment, encouraging professional growth and continuous learning.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute database projects, including migrations, upgrades, and new implementations.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of MS SQL Server databases.
• Develop and enforce database best practices and standards, including backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Provide expert-level support and troubleshooting for MS SQL Server databases, including complex query optimization and performance tuning.
• Stay up to date with the latest developments and best practices in database technologies, particularly MS SQL Server.
• Manage, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases
• Monitor system's health and performance and ensure high levels of performance, availability, sustainability, and security
• Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in database administration and development with a focus on MS SQL Server.
• Extensive experience with performance tuning, query optimization, and database design.
• In-depth knowledge of MS SQL Server, including SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), T-SQL, and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
• Experience with high availability solutions such as Always On Availability Groups, replication, and failover clustering.
• Proficiency in database security, backup and recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: SQL Server Database Development, or similar.
• Experience with cloud-based database solutions (e.g., AWS RDS, Amazon Aurora).
• Knowledge of other database systems like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB