No sponsoring nor remote work

ROLE: SNR SQL DBA

TYPE: PERMANENT

LOCATION: DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client, a top ranked law firm in the US, is looking for a Senior SQL DBA to join their team. You will be responsible for administering, and maintaining database platforms for firm wide use. You will establish and maintain high standards of integrity and reliability in database management systems and enforce standards and controls. Working closely with the Manager of Database Administration, Manager of Data Science, Developers, Application Owners and various other support and functional teams you will ensure that information systems and applications are implemented and integrated at their expected levels while accomplishing these and other critical functions:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintaining database and application systems after implementation including user support and software upgrades. Troubleshooting and resolving problems and issues with development, and support projects and software customizations and integrations.
• Managing the Systems Development Life Cycle including requirements analysis and definition, systems and architecture design, Systems Integration, and Process Documentation.
• Participating in consultations with Application Developers, and Application Owners regarding system requirements and functionality. Designing and developing recommended solutions to meet these needs.
• Assisting with the evaluation and recommendation of new database technologies, and upgrades.
• Assisting with the testing, documentation and maintenance of data applications, systems and reporting.

EXP/SKILLS NEEDED

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in database administration, information technology, or database system architecture is required.
• Experience with database technologies (MS SQL, MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL), SQL Server Integration Services, and package design is desired.
• Experience with supporting financial information systems and administration of Elite 3E (e.g. 3E, Design Gallery, BizTalk) is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required, including the ability to communicate security risks to both IT administrators and non-technical staff.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in CS, IT, CIS, or a computer related field is desired.
• Professional certifications would be preferred as well.