Senior DBA

As the Sr. DBA you will be responsible for coordinating changes to computer databases, including testing and implementation of the database while applying best practices for database management systems. This is a “hands-on” position requiring solid technical skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and sustainment of the SQL Servers, ensuring its operational readiness (security, health and performance), executing data loads, and performing data modeling in support of multiple development teams.

Database Administration, Database Management Software/Systems (DBMS), Best Practices, Database Administration, Testing, Microsoft SQL Server, Data Modeling, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Operations Security (OPSEC), * Build SQL Server tables, write Stored Procedures to Extract, Transform and Load various tables.

• Create SSIS packages to assist in data movement.
• Express business awareness and understanding of business requirements to turn ideas into solutions using Microsoft SQL Server tools.
• Provide database application development experience in collaboration with .NET developers.
• Specialist aptitude in Microsoft SQL Server Transact-SQL language to create complex stored procedure solutions.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working in an extreme programming environment, project specific.
• Comfortable working with tight deadlines under pressure, project specific.
• Comfortable with a rotational schedule providing production database support.

Experience you will need:

• 7+ years MS SQL Server Administration experience required
• Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Experience with backups, restores and recovery models.
• Thorough working knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server.
• Experience working with Windows server, including Active Directory and clustering.
• Experience working with ETL and Reporting tools such as SSIS, SSRS, and Power BI
• Ability to multi-task and context-switch effectively between different activities and teams
• Able to work in our office in Parsippany, NJ