Job Description :
Role                       :               Senior SQL Server DBA with HA and DR Experience

Location               :               Columbus OH

Interview            :               Skype

Duration              :               6+months









This candidate must be a Senior Level SQL Server DBA with High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) experience



Detailed Description:


Ensure the optimal performance and high availability of database systems and services whilst meeting or exceeding our Service Level Objectives
Mentors less experienced DBA''s and application developers; Proven experience in team building and collaboration
Work with multiple teams technology professionals and facilitate collaboration across Development, Operational and non-technical stakeholders
Provide technical leadership for large and/or complex business efforts
Serve as a technical expert on efficiency practices around databases and especially the SQL Server platform that will drive optimal technology utilization
Support implementation of new releases of DBMS software; plan and implement new features where appropriate
Work in a fast-paced environment and rapidly develop proficiency in new skills
Think and act out-of-the-box in identifying opportunities in team''s daily work along with executing and completing tasks that are highly visible
Lead and drive database technology transformation through team members and organizational stakeholders
Adopt and embrace automation practices across the various technical platforms and domains
Participate in an On-Call support rotation



Basic Qualifications:


Min 8 years of experience in database administration discipline including advanced working knowledge and understanding of SQL Server.
Bachelor''s degree



Preferred Qualifications:


Exposure to Cloud (AWS/Azure) is an add-on.
In depth experience with MS SQL Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2014 and 2016
Advanced skills in Always On SQL Server technology
Advanced skills in T-SQL and PowerShell scripting experience
Advanced knowledge of Windows Operating System
Advanced SQL skills including use and optimization techniques
High level knowledge of key business drivers measures, processes and challenges
Ability to think more broadly about data management and information architectural concepts and principles
Strong collaboration skills and ability to promote ideas and advocate for change
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and Desired State Configuration
Good overall exposure to various technology stacks like Storage, Network, OS and databases
Past experience working as a programmer/coder is highly beneficial
Advanced use of DBA tools to troubleshoot database performance problems
Familiarity with and capable of enforcing technology management practices such as CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery






Thanks and Regards,

Shivangi Singh | Team Lead | KPG99, INC

Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)

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