About the role
The Company’s technology landscape includes more than 150 primary business applications almost all of which depend upon back end databases. A large number of databases also exist for development and quality assurance purposes. The company primarily uses Microsoft SQL Server database technologies, and is currently in the process of moving the data they contain to MS Azure Cloud.
Working as part of the DBA Team, reporting to the DBA Team Leader and based in central Dublin, this position has responsibility for the development and maintenance of the Company’s database estate and associated technologies. Ensuring optimal database integrity, security, performance as well as database development and problem solving are all key activities.
The ideal candidate will have relevant academic and professional training, including attendance and completion of MS SQL database administration courses. The ideal candidate will have a very process driven approach, be a flexible, independent problem solver with good verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to make decisions.
MOST IMPORTANTLY candidates MUST HAVE strong experience using MS SQL with MS AZURE – This experence is essential for this role.
Main Responsibilities of Role
* Build, maintain and support the Company’s database estate to include core database installation, configuration and upgrade as well as implementing and maintaining advanced high availability, security and performance tuning.
* Provide expert database resource to new development projects, participating as a pro-active team member throughout all lifecycle stages from initiation through implementation and post-implementation support.
* Balance the needs of day to day operations and technical support versus project work
* Participate in key periodic operations tasks including high availability and disaster recovery testing, operating system and database patching, database upgrades and migrations, etc.
* Provide comprehensive and clear documentation for all new database builds, redevelopments, enhancements, as well as for standard operational procedures
* Respond to support incidents and requests in a timely and efficient manner
* Participate in on-going development of the Company’s policies, procedures and standards for database builds, administration, backups, security and auditing
* Actively participate in discussions and workshops with other DBA Team members, sharing knowledge and experience, so as to continue providing a high quality of service while striving for continuous improvement
Essential Candidate Requirements
* Good technical knowledge of Microsoft SQL Azure environment
* Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server databases and associated technologies
* Have MS Azure certification or appropriate equivilant (Significant Azure experience can suffice)
* Good technical knowledge of Oracle SQL and Database Management is beneficial
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Oracle Linux operating systems
* Experience as a DBA working in medium to large organisations supporting a varied catalogue of mission critical databases supporting enterprise scale application systems
* Knowledge of industry standards such as ISO 27001 and PCI DSS an advantage
IMPORTANT! All applicants must have immediate availability to work in the EU as our client cannot provide any kind of Visa or Work Permit sponsorship at present.
To Apply:
For more information on this role, please contact Níall on +353 1 8690258 or +353 87 384 5327 or send current CV along with brief cover letter through this site
| Job Reference | 127952 |
| Job Duration | 6-12 Months |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Salary | €430 - €450 per day |