Database Administrator IV

Description

CTG is seeking to fill a Database Administrator IV opening for our client in New York.

 

Location: Remote

Duration: 6 month+ contract (ability to go long term)

 

Overview:

This is for an SQL DB Engineering position. Should have minimally 5+ years’ experience. Well versed in most SQL DBMS concepts and tasks including HA (AlwaysOn) concepts, recovery theory and models, basic ETL concepts, experienced in performance debugging and should possess better than average troubleshooting skills. This role will not be asked to author database code outside of internal infrastructure projects but may be asked to contribute to automation efforts. Preferred experience with ansible, PowerShell and Python or similar languages with the ability/mindset to quickly come up to speed on new languages. Expected to have good general overall IT knowledge on adjacent technologies - networking, storage etc. as they specifically relate to databases.

 

Provides expert solutioning with Relational Database Management System (RDBMS). Serve as Architect on new complex projects. Provides short and long-term strategic direction for internal application owners in alignment with department goals and their clients. Assists in managing client relations and expectations by serving as trusted advisor in setting customer expectations on application capabilities or application enhancements for assigned application(s) Company-wide. Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for RDBMS related enterprise-wide initiatives, complex discretionary projects, compliance/regulatory requirements and system changes due to contractual agreements or system maintenance, and as knowledge resource and mentor for less experienced staff. Works with internal application owners in defining optimum functional approaches to achieve efficient and effective RDBMS solutions to their application needs and improve the Company's Technology Portfolio and Database Development. Maintains a current understanding of assigned applications, enhancements, business process flows and impacting regulatory/compliance matters to ensure future requirements are met through value-added consultation with the business. Represents the Company at vendor executive Advisory Boards, user conferences and industry events. Owns business continuity and auditing processes.

 

Scope of Responsibilities:

The job holder works under supervision of a Senior Technology Manager and is highly proficient with expert level of technical RDMS knowledge and contributing to solution design, departmental strategies and resource allocations of the department. Responsibilities of the position may include problem resolution, systems development and day-to-day activities. This position assumes responsibility for contributing to the growth and development of less experienced personnel. The position provides and manages training and technical proficiency opportunities for continued staff development and provides backup to more experienced personnel as required. The job holder may be called upon to serve as a technical representative on committees, ad-hoc projects, etc. The position interacts, on a regular basis with Technology staff and leadership, Architecture, the application teams and leadership, as well as vendors.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Consult with internal application owners in analysis of short and long-range business requirements and recommend RDBMS changes that anticipate future business requirements.
• Build positive client relationships by addressing client needs in a manner that safeguards their business and customers, with minimal complexity, risks and costs.
• Build rapport within the organization, vendors and professional organizations to enhance the reputation of the team and Technology.
• Responsible for vendor/product analysis and recommendations.
• Translate business requirements to assist staff in preparing detailed functional specifications for database enhancements.
• Recommend RDBMS designs related to discretionary enhancement requests, business-as-usual process/efficiency efforts or production problem solutions based on business requirements and technology requirements.
• Identify issues and concerns from a design perspective to ensure they are considered and addressed up-front.
• Maintain a strong current understanding of the business environment supported to provide expert guidance for technical, business and operational impacts associated with a project or production problem.
• Provide guidance and training to less experienced personnel to contribute to their development.
• Manage, oversee and/or review execution of complex project plans to ensure understanding of tasks and dependencies and mitigation of issues.