Database Administrator

Overview

On Site
Contract - W2

Skills

Financial services
Data
Design
Data storage
Software development
Debugging
Scripting
Sybase
Microsoft SQL Server
PostgreSQL
Replication
Backup
Performance tuning
Data cleansing
Data integrity
Access control
Defect analysis
Storage
Object manager
Layout
Management
Software deployment
Auditing
Recovery
Database
Disaster recovery
Shell scripting
Python
Ansible
Performance analysis
SQL
MEAN stack
Customer service
Training and development
SAP BASIS
Policies

Job Details

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA) is searching for a Database Administrator for a contract assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in Alpharetta, GA.

Responsibilities:
  • Write and Maintain Database Programs
  • Database engineers write new database programs and maintain existing programs to ensure they can handle the flow of traffic and the amount of data being stored in the database.
  • Design New Databases
  • Database engineers help design new databases based on company needs, data storage needs, and the number of users accessing the database.
  • Monitor Databases and Programs
  • Database engineers continuously monitor databases and related systems to ensure high functionality.
  • Write Programs and Scripts
  • Database engineers write new support programs and scripts for databases to deploy, operate, increase data storage capacity and fix existing database problems.
  • Troubleshooting
  • Database engineers troubleshoot platform specific performance, checking for potential problems that affect database functionality and related database programs.
  • Debugging
  • Database engineers look through coding language to debug existing database scripts and programs.
  • Review Database Reports
  • Database engineers review daily, weekly, and monthly database reports, including user reports and systems information, to spot problems and ensure that all databases and support systems are working at peak levels.
Required Skills/Experience:
  • Expertise in Installation, Upgrade & Patching of different components in Sybase, MS SQL Server, Postgres and experience with the other platforms we manage listed in the Duties and Responsibilities.
  • Experience with Replication including setup, troubleshooting issues and failovers
  • Monitor all systems (work processes, users, system logs, short dumps, locks, developer traces, system traces, disk space, etc.).
  • Ensure production uptime service levels are maintained and made available per requirements that include backup, recovery, refresh, performance tuning, and security
  • Provide data cleansing services, verify data integrity, and implement access controls
  • Provide routine maintenance including problem defect analysis and resolution, space, storage, object management, physical database layout, rollback segment management, and temporary space management
  • Experience with Schema creation, deployment and maintenance
  • Experience with Setting up and configuration of Auditing, audit trails
  • Carry out recovery of databases in an event of log full, system crash Troubleshoot issues related to the installation for our supported platforms
  • Should have knowledge of Disaster Recovery setup and maintenance
  • Automation using shell-script, python,Ansible, go, etc. Performance & Tuning Related Expertise
  • Experience with Performance analysis, monitoring of SQL queries and platform specific tuning.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at ;br>
SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.
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