Database Administrator

SMEC; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking a Database Administrator for an 18-month contract in Brisbane. The role involves managing database environments, supporting core business applications, and optimizing database performance. Ideal candidates will have strong SQL skills, Windows scripting experience, and some knowledge of C# programming.

Qualifications

• Experience managing production SQL servers within a corporate environment.
• Experience in Windows scripting including batch script, VBS, and PowerShell.
• Database development including writing complex SQL scripts and ETL process development.

Responsibilities

• Provide database administration and manage testing, training, and production database environments.
• Advise and administer advanced database optimization initiatives.
• Provide application deployment and support for core business applications.

Skills

Database optimization

Windows scripting

SQL scripting

C# programming

Job description

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About SMEC

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.

Every employee plays a key role in shaping our business and is driven by teamwork, progressive thinking and creative ideas. We are committed to providing platforms to enable our people to engage in the business, deliver value to clients and develop their careers.

When you join SMEC, you join a flexible growing organisation that has a genuine commitment to CSR, diversity and improving the world we live in.

The Role

We’re seeking to engage a Database Administrator for an 18-month fixed term contract to be based out of our Brisbane office. In this role you'll be responsible for providing support and managing SMEC’s database environment supporting SMEC’s core business applications which use MS SQL. This position is also responsible for controlling and effectively monitoring systems use and content in a timely implementation of data integrity and backup services. Further, we are ideally looking for advanced demonstratable skills in database optimization.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide database administration and manage the testing, training and production database environment;
• Provide application deployment and support for core business applications.
• Advise and administer advanced database optimization initiatives.

Suitable applicants will have:

• Experience managing production SQL servers within a corporate environment;
• Experience in windows scripting including batch script, VBS and PowerShell to automate process and tasks;
• Database development including writing complex SQL scripts, reporting writing and ETL process development;
• Basic knowledge of C# programming is essential;
• Experience in ERP implementation is highly regarded.

In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

Link to benefits: http://www.smec.com/en_au/careers/your-career-with-SMEC

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Ami Jordan [e-mail]

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers

All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology, Engineering, and Consulting

• Industries

  IT System Data Services, Data Infrastructure and Analytics, and IT System Custom Software Development

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