We have significant opportunities for talented, inspired, and collaborative Database and SAS Solutions professionals. Working closely with Solution Architecture, Management and Business Leads, you will drive the architecture, design, implementation and administration of our enterprise business solutions.The Role:We are looking for a highly skilled and hands on DBA with extensive experience with Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server technologies. The individual will also be expected to acquire significant experience in implementing, configuring and maintaining SAS platforms and solutions. The role will consist of a combination of incident, requests and proactive platform management activities. Responsibilities:
Provide excellent technical support for Oracle and SQL Database environment.
Willingness to pick up skills on SAS 9 platform Architecture, Installation, Configuration and support duties
Provide operational support for DB issues initiated from Incidents or Changes.
Provide solutions and root-cause analysis of system performance and failure related issues.
Work on an onsite shift-rota and provide off site 24×7 support.
Work on projects and provide close liaison with project teams to ensure the smooth transition of new databases and initiatives into the Production environment.
Work closely with manager and team members.
Review and recommend options to improve the effectiveness of the database infrastructure.
Establish/maintain best practices, processes and procedures to underpin the operations of the business.
Performance monitoring/Testing and capacity planning.
Creation/maintenance of full system documentation, including DR documentation.
·Innovation – continually looking at ways to improve infrastructure, for a faster and more efficient environment.
Skills:
Excellent working knowledge of Oracle RDBMS 9i/10/11g
Good working knowledge of Oracle RAC
Good working knowledge of SQL 2000/2005/2008/2012
Experience working with NOSQL
Experience using a Scripting language to automate tasks
Excellent working knowledge of SQL High Availability features
Experience of performance and tuning optimising SQL DB’s
{C}Experience of monitoring and alerting tools for DB’s
Experience of ITIL v3 standards or a certificate in ITIL v3 foundation skills beneficial
Experience of Data Architecture and Database programming tools
Experience of use of solution design tools
Knowledge:
Solid experience of working within a technical support function as an Oracle/SQL DBA
Degree educated preferable
Experience with multi-lingual and multi-currency solutions is a big advantage
Experience building, maintaining, and supporting development, testing, and production environments
Experience and desire to work in a fast-moving, dynamic environment
Track record producing robust, industry-leading solutions. Strong integration experience including third-party .net components
We are looking for a DBA that resonate with our core values:
You are driven by your passion for working with people and creating excellent end-user solutions
You understand the importance of quality delivery and keen to meet and exceed standards
Work with Business Analysts, Developers and Technical Architects to produce the right solution
Strive continuously for professional growth and improvement
You thrive in a quickly changing environment, able to adapt and respond to the ambiguity/unknown. Speed is what will enable us to disrupt and extend our lead over competition.
Unleash creativity and innovation to solve challenging problems
communication with the ability to have fun and laugh at ourselves
Honour and respect each individual’s work and ability to work under significant pressure
Self-motivated, organised and can effectively work with a small highly focused leadership team
ONLY APPLY IF YOUR PROFILE FITS THE ABOVE SKILLSET
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