SENIOR DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

Description Business Title: SENIOR DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR Primary Technology: Microsoft SQL Server Secondary Technology (optional): Oracle, MySQL, SOLR, Elastic Search, Postgres Responsibilities: • As a Senior Database Administrator you will Support, Administer, Manage, and Tune the multi-terabyte Database Systems that will enable SP Global Market Intelligence to ingest, manage, process and serve-up Market Data Products (Research Content, Pricing, Ratings Financial Aggregates) as well as our highly transactional and dynamic web based CIQ Pro, Classic and Risk Solutions Platform. • Manage key database releases for QA, Pre-Production, Production and DR as part of the overall SDLC. • Maintain database including patch applications and enhancements/upgrades of environments. • Install upgrades and patches to existing databases servers • Automate routine maintenance tasks using scripting technologies • Solve, non-routine problems and determine the best solution through cost/benefit analysis. • Apply methods and procedures on new or special assignments. • Work with other teams with in operations and peer groups like Development and QA as a lead and/or member. • Work with IT Server Management and other groups and make sure that all events, incidents and problems are resolved as per the SLA. • Improve efficiency and quality of delivery by automating routine tasks. • Contribute to best of breed product support tools including run books, monitoring, and knowledge bases to aid in the product support process. • Suggest improvements to current processes and tools we use and also suggest implementation ideas. • Willing work on 24/7 shifts • Perform database backups/ refreshes in non-prod environments. • Participate 24x7 on call tier 3 support on a weekly rotating schedule • Contribute to process and troubleshooting documentation. • Should be able to support virtualized environment The Impact: • This is an extremely visible role as the database is the backbone of our flagship products. These products rely on data to allow our customers to find the companies, securities and markets they are interested in, to explore the relationships between entities, and to search using public identifiers (CUSIPs, ISINs, SEDOLs, Tickers, etc). This critical backend driven data allow our users to value their portfolios, monitor market moving events, understand their risk and maintain their back office systems. • Contribute to the achievement of Database Administration objectives • Work on issues where analysis of situation or data requires review of relevant factors. What’s in it for you: • This is the place to hone your existing database and leadership skills while having the chance to become exposed to fresh and divergent technologies (e.g. SQL Server Analysis Services, Oracle, SQL Server Replication, SQL Server Clustering, SQL Server-AlwaysOn, NoSQL, SOLR, Vertica, active-active Databases, and petabyte storage levels). • As a critical member of the team, you will have the opportunity collaborate with a global team of database administrators and engineers who have recently graduated as well as other team members who are experts in their domain. The Team: • You will be part of a world class Database Reliability Engineering (DBRE)/DSE team supporting various product offerings of SP Global Market Intelligence powered by various middle tier, database and OS technologies and used by tens of thousands of users globally. The team is responsible for ensuring Greater Reliability, High Performance, High Availability and Scalability. • You will work with a global team of intelligent and ambitious professionals recruited from top industries. The team is responsible for the database support, administration, scalability, performance tuning, release and architecture of large-scale data processing, aggregation and retrieval systems. What We are looking for: • We are looking for the kind of person who is not only a roll up the sleeves hard core database technologist, but also a passionate database team member who can lead by example and motivate their peers to excel. Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or Engineering • 4+ years of hands-on database administration, support and performance tuning experience • Experience in a start-up or Agile or Dev Ops environment is a plus. • ITIL V3 Foundation Certified is a plus • AWS/AZURE/GCP Certified is a plus. Preferred Qualifications: • Good MS SQL Server hands on experience. • Experience with additional Database platforms like NoSQL, SOLR, Elastic Search, Oracle and PostgreSQL is a huge Plus • Good experience with database support, administration, performance tuning, and database monitoring. • Moderate Experience with Transactional Replication and Log Shipping is a must. • Basic knowledge on PowerShell or any other scripting or program language is a must. • Knowledge SQL Server Analysis Services is a plus. • Knowledge on Database Mirroring, AlwaysOn and Windows Clustering is a plus. • Excellent communication skills, with strong verbal and writing proficiencies. • Ability to troubleshoot problems involving Client Libraries (like ADO.NET), Operating Systems, Network and Storage is a plus Read more