Description
Job title: SQL Server DBA/Developer
Location: Dublin
Job type: Contract
About Version 1
Why Version 1 - There are a lot of IT Companies out there hiring but what makes us so special?
We think this says it all:
March 2013 Version 1 announced as Best Managed Company in Deloitte awards
May 2013 Version1 & FBD win IT Team of the Year at ICT awards 2013
June 2013 Version 1 in Top 50 best Workplaces in Europe 2013
Sept 2013 Version 1 shortlisted for UKOUG Database Partner 2013
Oct 2013 Version 1 recognized at UK Oracle User Group awards 2013
Nov 2013 Version 1 Announces UK Acquisition
Jan 2014 Version 1 announces 2nd UK acquisition
Feb 2014 Version 1 named in Top 3 Best Large Workplaces 2014
May 2014 Version 1 named Company of the year at Tech Excellence awards
July 2014 Version1 secures €8M capital investment to drive expansion
Sept 2014 Version 1- Shortlisted for UKOUG Awards
Oct 2014 Version1 Open New Northern Ireland Office
Now with over 600 staff in 8 office locations:
Dublin, Cork, Belfast, London, Knutsford and Edinburgh Never has there been a better time to talk to us about a career in Consultancy.
Now read what people say about us. Glassdoor Reviews Version 1
Where does this role fit in to Version 1?
Version 1 is looking for an experienced consultant to join its Business Applications solutions team.
This exciting opportunity will see the candidate working within a team of experienced SQL Server DBA/Developers, exercising and developing the wide range of necessary skills that distinguishes a rounded consultant:
- The technical ability to problem solve complex issues
- The flexibility to move between clients, projects, technologies
- A collaborative team member
- Develops understanding of clients business, applications and users
- Effectively communicate technical issues to business users
- Ability to identify, recommend and implement continuous service improvements
- Client facing skills
At Version 1 our Mission is to prove IT can make a real difference. We do this every day and due to continued expansion we're searching for like-minded individuals to help us take it to the next level'.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing and supporting SQL Server solutions for mid to enterprise level organisations. We are looking for an individual who enjoys a fast pace, can prioritise workload, and is eager to gain industry experience. You will have solid background in the Microsoft technologies.
This is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to progress their existing skills with a leading Microsoft Gold Partner working with cutting edge technologies. Version 1 offer excellent career prospects, with each employee having a Career Path Development Plan, and full access to an online technical learning centre.
One of the fastest growing IT services companies in Western Europe, Version 1 has doubled both profitability and revenue over the last few years, while at the same time delivering consistent improvement in customer satisfaction and world-class employee engagement. Version 1 is ranked third in Ireland in 2014 as a Great Place to Work (GPTW). Our 500 strong team, based in offices across Ireland and the UK, are focused on proving that IT can deliver real benefits to our customers' businesses.
Tell me about the role - what will I be doing on a daily basis?
Version 1 has an exciting opportunity for SQL Server DBA/Developers within Version 1's growing Business Applications Solutions practice. We provide complete life cycle solutions to our customers, helping them to achieve their business objectives by identifying Database requirements, designing and implementing Database solutions, providing on-going support and strategic advice. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, coupled with expertise in database administration in Microsoft SQL Server and some strong SQL exposure.
Major duties and Responsibilities:
- SQL Server Database Administration and Support.
- Preparing the inventory, preparing and proving procedures, looking at pre-requisites, training and identifying the migration approach for migrations to be conducted
- Full migration life cycle activities including, but not limited to detailed analysis, design, development, test, user acceptance test support and production implementation
- Identifying and correcting performance issues, reviewing systems and error logs, storage management, backups, job monitoring, optimization efforts, data integrity analysis and resolving database contention issues
- The migration of pre-production and production database services
- Where application remediation is required, the migration of development and/or system test database services
What skills do I need to succeed in this job?
- 2-5 years minimum SQL Server experience
- Good performance tuning and optimization skills.
- Solid experience with disaster recovery methods and capacity planning.
- Worked in a large database environments.
- Some Datamodelling experience.
- Experience with third party backup and monitoring tools.
- SQL Server clustering, replication and log shipping an advantage
- Knowledge of indexes, index management, partitioning and statistics
- T-SQL, SQL, SSIS skills would be good to have.
- Mix of DBA and Developer skills an advantage
- Ability to work under pressure, handle complex change and prioritize key activities.
What other attributes will I need to be successful?
Being a people focused company, it's not just about technical skills. We're equally as interested in you.
Version 1's Core Values are real - they are driven by our CEO and senior management team and strongly held by everyone working here
These values of Honesty & Integrity, No Ego, Customer First, Excellence, Commitment and Drive, allow us to retain and develop excellent staff
In this role we are looking for someone that can communicate well - Because you will use this skill to developed good relationships among the team, our customer's and staff
You need to be passionate about the technology, to bring that enthusiasm to work daily. We want you to be focused on quality delivery and doing an excellent job that you can take pride in
If your CV can show us more about you and what you do outside of work to support this, and then don't be afraid to include it.
What can Version 1 offer me?
This is a great opportunity to progress your career with a Microsoft Solutions Partner
Our multiple awards and industry accreditations include;
Microsoft Country Partner
Amazon Consulting Partner
Great Place to Work 2012, 2013 & 2014
Deloitte Best Managed Company
Working with Version 1 gives you:
A competitive remuneration package
Unparalleled opportunities to a rewarding & diverse career path (vertical & horizontal)
Access to on-going training & development
Our additional benefits include:
- Glo Health medical insurance (100% funded by Version 1)
- Annual travel insurance for you and any dependents
- Quarterly profit share
- Educational Assistance
- Training & Development Programmes
- Company Contributory Zurich Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Up to 30 days holidays (including annual leave and Public Holidays)
- TaxSaver Ticket Scheme and Bike to Work Scheme
- Membership of Version 1's Group Scheme
- Sports and Social Club
What are you waiting for - Come work for us?
To apply contact Suzanne Whelan - Talent Acquisition Manager Ireland & UK
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