Job Description :
5 plus years of hands-on and team lead experience as a database lead, primary DBA or equivalent – working on enterprise database platforms (MS SQL, Oracle, Oracle EBS, SAP, mySQL) in a large, multinational organization
Deep knowledge and hands-on experience in manual and automated application deployment and database configurations across diverse physical, virtual and cloud environments
Excellent communication skills, the ability to clearly and simply convey information to stakeholders in a way that is meaningful and achieves the desired outcome
Understanding of performance monitoring and capacity planning analysis from a database/data warehouse perspective
Strong analytical and problem solving skills, provides solutions quickly with low service impact
In-depth understanding of real-world Product Line features, provides detailed overviews of a subset of product/technology features; architecture, development, performance, migration, deployment
Good knowledge of regional issues, ability to work with people from many different backgrounds
Strong understanding of database technology architecture in an enterprise environment
Strong experience implementing database and data warehouse installations within physical, virtual and cloud environments, working knowledge of LDAP and Microsoft Active Directory
Hands-on experience in deploying enterprise platforms for business applications. Knowledge of VSTS, Kubernetes, Chef, Puppet, Jenkins or alternate deployment and orchestration tools desired
Hands-on experience in Product lifecycle management relating to various hosting products and services, Azure specific cloud system lifecycle and ‘utility model’ management desired
Ability to understand and translate Business and technical strategies and standards
Project management skills sufficient to coordinate tasks of member firm contacts, understanding of full project cycle to support deployment efforts
A proven track record of effectively managing IT Operational Teams and Services
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office tools such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Understanding and experience with ITIL processes
Experience working with and managing resources from Outsourced Partners with sound knowledge of how best to build effective working relationships
Experience leading and working with virtual teams that are geographically dispersed
Management and Competencies
Become a core competency champion in one or more KPMG products and/or technology platforms
Ability to take the lead and inspire and motivate others to follow.
Capable of managing both technical and non-technical requirements and personnel
Able to leverage offshore personnel/managed services to successfully maintain day-to-day ‘keep the lights on’ activities with high quality in a cost-effective manner
Experience with or general ability to effectively manage and interact with remote, off-site and off-shore resources, some working within alternate time-zones.
Ability to create, communicate and promote compelling status and progress reports, utilizing effective methods by which to best display successes and accomplishments in a convincing manner.
Knowledge of and ability to actively monitor the environment, be it through automated processes and tools, consistent procedures or alternate functional methods.
Encourages knowledge enhancement, continued education, and cross-team training