Database Administrator

Job reference - 296

Location - Hounslow

Salary - £48,000 - £50,000

Job type - Permanent

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Database Administrator to join a reputable organisation that operates worldwide.

Location - based in Hounslow

Key skills required for a Database Administrator:

• 3+ years experience of DBA

• Extensive experience with data warehouses

• Proven working experience as a Database Administrator

• Hands-on experience with database standards and end-user applications

• Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity, and SQL

• Previous experience with DBA case tools (frontend/backend) and third-party tools

• Familiarity with programming languages API

• Excellent understanding of the development life cycle for business applications across a number of technologies in the UK and International marketplace.

• Strong knowledge of logical and physical data modeling concepts

• T-SQL (MS SQL Server 2014, 2012)

• SQL Server engine, performance tuning, storage internals, indexing, and statistics

• Problem solving, solution architecture, and build

• Database & data warehouse design (preferably Kimball), architecture and optimization

• SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) 2012, 2014

• SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) 2012, 2014

• SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) 2012, 2014

• MDX & DAX Scripting

Key responsibilities for a Database Administrator:

• Debugging monitoring and troubleshooting BI solutions

• Build database systems of high availability and quality depending on each end user’s specialised role

• Design and implement database in accordance to end users information needs and views

• Define users and enable data distribution to the right user, in the appropriate format, and in a timely manner

• Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques and backup data

• Minimise database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast query responses

• Provide proactive and reactive data management support and training to users

• Determine, enforce, and document database policies, procedures, and standards

• Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy, and integrity

• Monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply new patches and versions when required

• Use ETL tools to load data into the data store(s)

• Design and implement technology best practices, guidelines, and repeatable processes

• Provide support as required to ensure the availability and performance of enterprise data and BI environments for both external and internal users

• Ensure proper configuration management and change controls are implemented for your sphere of influence

So, if you are looking for a new opportunity as Database Administrator within a company that is going from strength to strength, then please apply now.