Database Administrator - SQL Server Loc: Winnipeg, CA
100,000 - 200,000
Job Description:
Work with senior team members to assess and develop long-term strategic goals for production databases in conjunction with data owners and department managers.
Work with the Architecture group and application development staff to develop database architectures, coding standards, quality assurance policies and procedures.
Document database environments/architectures, standards, policies and procedures.
Respond to and resolve database access and performance issues.
Monitor system details within the database and implement efficiency improvements.
Work with senior team members to design and implement systems, policies, and procedures for disaster recovery and data archiving to ensure effective protection and integrity of data.
Allocate, monitor and optimize physical data storage for database systems.
Responsible for providing input to project planning and status reporting.
Accountable for contributing to the ongoing improvement of departmental processes, procedures and standards by recognizing opportunities for improvement and initiating action to develop and implement changes.
Responsible for maintaining a high level of knowledge on current information systems standards and emerging technologies related to business direction.
Qualifications
Post-secondary degree/certificate from a data processing program of a recognized university or college or the equivalent in experience and education.
A minimum of 1 year experience as a Microsoft SQL Server DBA.Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices.
Working technical experience with designing, building, installing, configuring and supporting database instances.
Hands-on database tuning and troubleshooting experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with the sizing/estimating process, information systems development and support, and the preparation of detailed work plans/schedules.
Demonstrated ability to manage a fluctuating workload with limited supervision.
Understanding of the analysis, design, and system development tools and techniques (Software Development Life Cycle).
Competent at problem resolution and system debugging.
