Virtuace on behalf of our client is looking for a Database Administrator with good knowledge of Microsoft SQL.

Required skills:

• Minimum 5 + years experience in database administration, particularly with Microsoft SQL;
• Full technical knowledge of RDBMS and NOSQL databases;
• Experience in data modeling; conducting performance tuning, backup, recovery, scalability, and capacity planning;
• Track record of engineering performance and availability solutions;
• Experience with noSQL — preferably MongoDB — is a plus;
• Experience with BI tools/modeling for high-scale Analytics;
• Intermediate+ level of English.

Responsibilities:

• Performs as a database advisor and consultant, participates in cross-functional meetings with stakeholders to understand database requirements and produce options/solutions;
• Provides subject matter expertise on all aspects of database management including;
• Database design, capacity management, security, backup & recovery, disaster recovery, performance tuning and automation;
• Ensures the performance and reliability of the global database environment inclusive of both cloud and on-premise systems;
• Performs advanced troubleshooting for problems;
• Works with Project management, infrastructure, portfolio teams, and developers in coordinating system wide updates, upgrades and patch management;
• Provides recommendations and coordinate the direction for the implementation of enhancements or changes that may involve custom design, optional software and third-party products to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the systems;
• Monitors and maintains performance metrics for systems License management;
• Performs configuration, change management, and testing activities as required to support DevOps process.