SQL DBA Data Modeller

Job Description

• 10+ years of experience on Database Management Systems, configures database parameters and prototype designs against logical data models.
• Defines data repository requirements, data dictionaries and warehousing requirements.
• To optimizes database access and allocates/re-allocates database resources for optimum configuration, database performance and cost.
• Experience/knowledge with Microsoft SQL Replication and CDC technology is must.
• Experience setting up and configuring HA (High Availability) / Replication/AlwaysOn. Preferably having researched and fine-tuned a setup so that the person understands what/why and can understand our needs and design/implement/configure a setup that meets client needs.
• Solid SQL Server DBA experience, in general.
• *The typical DBA skills / experience including DB maintenance, table/index/etc. maintenance, backups, monitoring, security, data dictionary, integrity checks, configuration, patching, and statistics, etc.
• Experience with SQL Server 2008/2012/2014/2016, preferably with multiple editions (Standard, Enterprise, etc.).
• Experience having installed and configured SQL Server instances in a similar capacity
• Thorough understanding of Performance Tuning both as a System DBA and Application DBA (difference being Application DBA is more about query/application performance tuning and System DBA is about tuning the database itself, how it is configured, etc.).
• Strong SQL skills
• Strong Data Modeling skills both Logical/Physical Database Modeling knowledge
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong experienced with Microsoft tools and software (Visual Studio 2012/2015, SQL Mgmt. Studio, Microsoft Office, etc.)
• Experience with Data Warehousing and OLTP database management.
• Measure, track and meet SLA metrics (analytics cycle time, schedule, accuracy, rework, etc.).
• Assist in database performance tuning and troubleshooting database issues in both OLTP and EDW environments.
• Install, configure, and maintain critical SQL Server databases.
• Dimensional and relational based databases.
• Supporting internal and customer facing applications
• Assist in the full range of SQL Server maintenance activities (for example):
• Backups, restores, recovery models, database shrink operations, DBCC commands, and Replication.
• Table, Index, etc. design, creation, and maintenance.
• On-going maintenance activities - working to plan and automate as much as possible.
• Increase availability and performance while at the same time reducing manual support time.
• Assist as part of the team designing, building, and maintaining the future state of Merchants database platforms:
• SQL Server versions, editions, and components.
• Database server configuration.
• Database and Data Model standards
• Business Continuity and High Availability strategy.
• Overall Data Architecture.
• Upgrade and Patching strategy.
• Knowledge in snowflakes, stored procedures is preferred.
• Knowledge in ETL Integration layer ,SSIS and SSRS.
• Installation and configuration of SSRS, SSIS and SSAS.

• Deep Azure experience

• General SDLC processes
• Understanding of utilizing Agile and Scrum software development methodologies
• Skill in gathering and documenting user requirements and writing technical specifications

• Good Attitude and Quick learner
• Well-developed analytical & problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent team player, able to work with virtual teams
• Excellent leadership skills with ability lead and guide and groom the team
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal management supervision
• Able to talk to client directly and report