SQL Database Administrator (DBA) | Cloud & Automation Expertise

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a highly skilled SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to join our dynamic technology this role you will be responsible for managing and optimizing our database systems to ensure high availability security and performance. As a key contributor to our IT infrastructure you will support the organizations data management capabilities enabling data-driven decision-making and operational excellence. Your expertise will help drive innovative solutions that align with our business objectives and support the companys growth.

Software Requirements

Required:

• SQL database management and related tools (e.g. Microsoft SQL Server Oracle MySQL) with a minimum of 4 years of experience.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools (PowerShell Bash Python) for database maintenance and automation tasks.
• Knowledge of database backup recovery and security best practices.
  

Preferred:

• Familiarity with cloud-based database services such as AWS RDS Azure SQL Database or Google Cloud SQL.
• Knowledge of DevOps tools and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Experience with database performance tuning monitoring tools and troubleshooting.

Overall Responsibilities

• Design install and maintain robust SQL database solutions ensuring optimal performance security and reliability.

• Monitor database performance and implement improvements to optimize latency throughput and capacity planning.

• Develop and enforce database security standards ensuring data integrity and compliance with security protocols.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers system administrators and business stakeholders to understand infrastructure needs and deliver reliable solutions.

• Conduct regular database health checks backups and disaster recovery procedures.

• Participate in planning and execution of database upgrade and migration projects.

• Provide technical guidance and support for complex database issues and facilitate code reviews and troubleshooting.

• Stay current with emerging database technologies trends and best practices and recommend strategic improvements.

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages

• Required: Strong SQL proficiency; experience with database scripting languages.

• Preferred: Knowledge of Python PowerShell or Bash for automation.

Databases/Data Management

• Required: Extensive experience with SQL Server Oracle MySQL or PostgreSQL.

• Preferred: Exposure to NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Cassandra.

Cloud Technologies

• Preferred: Experience with cloud database services like AWS RDS Azure SQL or Google Cloud SQL.

Frameworks and Libraries

• Not applicable.

Development Tools and Methodologies

• Required: Familiarity with version control tools such as Git.

• Experience with Agile Scrum methodologies and tools like JIRA Confluence.

Security Protocols

• Strong understanding of database security best practices and compliance standards.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience managing SQL database environments.

• Proven experience with database optimization backup disaster recovery and security.

• Industry experience in finance healthcare or technology sectors preferred.

• Alternative experience: Demonstrated expertise in managing large-scale data systems and cloud migrations can be deemed equivalent.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Attend daily stand-up meetings and participate in project planning sessions.

• Collaborate with development and operations teams to understand business data requirements.

• Perform routine database monitoring maintenance and tuning tasks.

• Implement and test backup recovery and security protocols.

• Review code changes and participate in team code reviews.

• Assist colleagues with technical issues and troubleshooting.

• Stay updated with the latest database management trends and technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.

• Professional certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) are preferred.

• Continuous learning through professional development workshops and certifications.

Professional Competencies

• Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication for stakeholder engagement and teamwork.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Adaptability to evolving technologies and project requirements.

• Strong organizational skills for prioritizing tasks and managing time.

• Innovation and willingness to explore new solutions.

SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to the applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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