Job Description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/ RESULTS Support current databases and follow IT standards including but not limited to database design, configurations, upgrades, patches, maintenance plans, monitoring, capacity planning and availability reporting. Meet with business partners to understand their business goals. Design, recommend and implement database solutions that align to those business needs as well as comply with IT standards. Implement technical roadmaps for Starkey database platforms. Implement Software Maintenance deadlines and application upgrades. Resolve issues in an expedient manner and implement appropriate resolutions to prevent issues from re-occurring. Develop and maintain database documentation to be shared with appropriate parties. Respond to customers efficiently and effectively and close tickets promptly with a high level of accuracy. Deploy code and ETL changes as required by the change control process. JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements Education - Bachelors degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience required. Experience - 4+ years field experience: SQL Database Administrator in a 24x7 production business system setting. Database backup/recovery, performance analysis, re-orgs, tuning, partitioning, patching and upgrading. Performing database replication, shrinking, troubleshooting and problem solving. Supporting SQL on Ms-Windows. Supporting SSIS, SSRS and Power BI environments Support SQL Availability groups and other forms of HA environments. 2+ years field experience supporting virtualized databases on Azure. Knowledge / Technical Requirements (List programs, technologies, knowledge required to perform essential job responsibilities) SQL2020, SQL2019, SQL2016 Best practices on the management of SQL databases is required. SQL database backup and recovery best practices and procedures SQL database security (all aspects) Database performance monitoring/management tools is required (Spotlight, SolarWinds) Scripting is required. Applicable Application/Reporting servers SDLC procedures are preferred. Competencies, Skills & Abilities Ability to create clear presentations and documentation. Self-motivating Build Partnerships with Customers Demonstrate Credibility