Position: SQL Database Administrator

Mandatory Skills:

. Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles and practices.
. Working technical experience with designing, building, installing, configuring and supporting servers, including MSSSQL.
. Working experience with Database Tuning Advisor, SSIS, Profiler, and related MSSQL Tools.
. Hands-on database tuning and troubleshooting experience.
. Experience with data processing flowcharting techniques.
. Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
. Strong technical documentation skills.
. Ability to conduct research into technical issues, standards and products as required.

. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
. Excellent interpersonal skills.
. Highly motivated and directed.
. Extremely detail oriented.
. Proven analytical and problem solving skills.
. Strong customer service orientation
. Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
. On-call availability

Nice-to-Have Skills:

. Current Microsoft database certification.

Location: London (Ontario, Canada)
Duration: Permanent
Rate/Salary: Negotiable
Start Date: Immediate

Job Description:

Dynamic growing financial software development company located in London is looking to hire a SQL Database Administrator to their team.  They are seeking a talented DBA who will become part of their innovative technology team.  The role involves design, installation, monitoring, maintaining and performance tuning all the databases in a multi-varied environment while ensuring a high levels or availability.  You will also be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing database policies and procedures to ensure integrity and availability of databases and their accompanying software.

 Responsibilities:
 · Assess and develop long-term strategic goals for production databases in conjunction with data owners and department managers.
.  Work with application development staff to develop database architectures, coding standards, and quality assurance policies and procedures.
. Create models for new database development and/or changes to existing ones.
.  Install and configure relevant network components to ensure database access as well as database consistency and integrity.
. Respond to and resolve database access and performance issues.
.  Monitor database system details within the database, including stored procedures and execution time, and implement efficiency improvements.
. Design and implement redundant systems, policies, and procedures for disaster recovery and data archiving to ensure effective protection and integrity of data assets.
· Monitor, optimize and allocate physical data storage for database systems.
·Plan and coordinate data migrations between systems.
. Develop, implement, and maintain change control and testing processes for modifications to databases.
·Conduct research and make recommendations on database products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.
. Perform security audits.
· Establish appropriate end-user database access control levels.
. Develop routines for end-users to facilitate best practices database use.
 

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We would like to thank you for your interest. Please note that all submissions will be assessed and all applicants will receive a follow up within 2 business days.

Please submit your most recent resume to: jamesc@procom.ca