Role         ::        SQL DBA
Location  ::        Pleasanton, CA
Duration ::        Contract (long term)

Job Description:  

·       SQL DBA will be responsible for implementation, configuration, maintenance and performance of critical SQL Server RDBMS systems, to ensure the availability and consistent performance of our corporate applications.

·       The candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and sustainment of the SQL Server database, ensuring its operational availability and readiness.

Responsibilities:

• Manage SQL Server databases through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems.
• Configure and maintain database servers and processes, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance availability and security.
• Independently analyze, solve and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end.
• Provide 24x7 support for critical production systems.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities.
• Share domain and technical expertise, provide technical mentorship and cross-training to other peers and team members.
• Manage complex database environments consisting of high availability AOAG databases and FCI instances.
• Other duties as directed by management.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in MS SQL database management.
• Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Experience with backups, restores and recovery models.
• Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options in SQL Server.
• Experience working with Windows server.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to organize and plan work independently.
• Proficient in writing and optimizing SQL statements.
• Knowledge on scripting languages for automating various DB level tasks.