Description
Working for an FTSE 100 client, on a 6-month contract, as the successful Database Administrator, you will be joining an existing Data Team, to work within a large and dynamic team that is developing new core products and services for its clients (great development opportunities). Working within an agile methodology/Scrum environment, you will provide database and system on-site support as well as monitor, collect statistical information and provide reporting on capacity and system performance.As the successful Database Administrator you will be responsible for the following:
Maintain and improve capacity and system performance
Monitor the system, and act upon system and application automated alerts
Perform diagnostics, testing, and troubleshooting of software, o/s, and database issues (ex. correcting the installation, configuration, or data problems)
Plan and perform software installation, configuration, database configuration, maintenance upgrade and patching
Perform and manage system and database backups
Perform manual switch to redundant system/database components, in case of system failure
To apply for the Database Administrator role, you will be able to demonstrate the following experience:
Providing technical support, covering database administration and operations to include monitoring maintenance capacity, performance monitoring/planning and incident/problem troubleshooting and resolution (Database: Postgres (recent versions) Percona MySQL Galera Clustering)
Strong knowledge of SQL ( not MS SQL)
Good general AWS usage, RDS, Arora, Ansible, Terraform
Good knowledge of Linux and Scripting - Bash, Python, Perl
Understanding of Help Desk tools and trouble ticket tracking processes
Understanding of support agreements and their implied service levels
Proven ability to write excellent technical documentation
Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required. For immediate consideration, please apply immediately.
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