Job Description
We’re currently looking for an DATABASE ENGINEER to support a Fortune 200 enterprise IT environment. The Database Engineer is responsible for the architecture, implementation and support of all database servers and databases within the environment. Provide a seamless flow of information throughout the company, considering both backend data structure and frontend accessibility for end-users.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Keep the database up and running smoothly 24/7 to provide a seamless flow of information throughout the company
- Provide daily monitoring and analysis of databases and database servers to ensure continuance of operations
- Execute database performance analysis and tuning to ensure optimal system performance. Major areas of support in this area will include sizing, throughput, scalability and dependability
- Work with software developers to design and implement new database schemas, stored procedures, etc.
- Review all changes to existing production databases to ensure that such changes do not negatively impact database performance or reliability
- Ensure security of databases
- Promote database changes through software development lifecycle process
- Provide end-to-end technical support and problem resolution
- Schedule and perform regular server maintenance
- Available to assist users to determine requirements and design for systems
- Estimate time and materials needed to create new or modify existing databases
- Migrate data from existing databases to new databases or between database environments
- Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field from a four-year college or university
- Five years’ experience as a Production SQL Server DBA
- Experience in Performance Tuning and Optimization, using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools
- Advanced T-SQL experience
- Proficient with Windows PowerShell or similar scripting language
- Advanced knowledge of database structure and theory
- Advanced knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Superb communication and documentation skills
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via business applications
- Proficiency with MS Office and email
Company Description
When you work with Spero, you work with dedicated, experienced recruiting professionals who will bring you high-quality skilled trades and light industrial talent. No more training your staffing agency. No more explaining the increasingly complex regulations. No more babysitting.
Armed with deep knowledge of your vertical, each member of our Industrial team hits the phones, attends actual and virtual events and works our network every day to uncover the most qualified employees available – all to solve your particular mission-critical staffing problems.
The demand for talent has never been greater or more competitive. Neither has the need to meet subcontracting goals, handle government red tape or find a partner to grow your business. But whether a single opening or an entire division, a government agency or a tech start-up, we eagerly accept the challenge.