Description
My Dublin based client currently requires an experienced SQL Server DBA with strong Production Database environment experience for an initial 6 month contract with a likelihood of extension
SQL Server Production DBA
Database monitoring, troubleshooting, performance tuning, high-availability strategies with MS SQL Server in a production environment
Working in a very high volume financial transaction processing environment with critical focus on OLTP performance.
Administering, maintaining and developing policies and procedures for ensuring the performance, availability, security and integrity of the company's databases and systems
Database replication, partitioning and mirroring.
Proactively monitoring production databases and sp execution for optimum performance. Resolve locking conflicts/blocking and resource utilization
Identifying and resolving database performance issues, database capacity issues and other database issues
Performing regular deployments, scheduled maintenance and house-keeping.
Ensuring availability and integrity of database environments
Qualifications & Requirements
Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server
5+ years of Transact-SQL experience in high volume transaction processing environment.
Strong experience on performance tuning on MS SQL Server; experience with data integrity, data retention.
Strong experience on SAN configuration and management, i/o monitoring etc.
Strong experience in database performance optimisation
Strong process orientation
Must have solid understanding of Windows clustering and RDBMS storage optimization
Must be able to operate in fast paced very high volume transaction processing environment
Must have comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft SQL Management and SSIS tool
Must have experience with SQL clustering, SQL replication, hardware replication, and/or disaster recovery implementations
Certifications in specific technologies preferred
Strong troubleshooting and problem resolution skills
This is an excellent contract with a leading client paying a strong daily rate and which should extend beyond its initial 6 month duration. Should you be interested please contact Stephen Daly or send an updated CV to the above email address for immediate consideration.