Database Administrator

SAS - Global; Marlow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A data and AI company in Marlow is seeking a Cloud Database Administrator responsible for managing their data systems in the cloud. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience with Oracle and other database technologies, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment. This role offers hybrid working conditions and a chance to contribute to an inclusive team culture.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience as a database administrator in Oracle.
• Familiarity with database procedural languages like PL/SQL.
• Ability to learn various database technologies.

Responsibilities

• Installation, configuration, management, and monitoring of various database systems.
• Documentation of installation and upgrade processes.
• On-call production support (24x7).

Skills

Database administration

SQL performance tuning

Scripting (PERL, Python)

Proficiency in Unix/Linux/Windows

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field

Tools

Oracle

MS SQL Server

Snowflake

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Overview

CLOUD TEAM-DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

UK Marlow Hybrid

Nice to meet you!

We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence - and questions into answers.

We’re also a debt-free multi-billion-dollar organization on our path to IPO-readiness. If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career coupled with flexibility and world-class employee experience, you'll find it here.

About the job

We’re looking for a Database Administrator for the SAS Cloud team in SAS’s Cloud and Information Services division. You will be responsible for all aspects of our data management systems in SAS Cloud.

As a Data Platform Administrator for Oracle in SAS Hosting, you will be responsible for all aspects of our hosted database environment. You will work collaboratively with customers, analysts, developers and other implementation team members to engineer enterprise database installations and to manage, diagnose, debug, design, and prototype SAS and third-party enterprise class software systems. You will support the implementation teams with training, expertise, mentoring and best practices with respect to database technology and architecture.

You will:

• Installation, configuration, management and monitoring of various database systems.
• Database upgrades, scripting, task automation, backups/recovery
• Documentation of the installation and upgrade processes
• Creating and maintaining engineering documents and system designs
• Maintain appropriate written documentation for operational procedures and system design
• Experience with monitoring systems and diagnostic tools
• SQL and performance tuning at all levels
• Development, adherence, and enforcement of security standards and policies
• Ability to learn other database technologies as supported by SAS Solutions OnDemand
• On call production support (24x7)

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Serve as technical escalation support for other team members.
• Contribute to overall service quality by identifying and/or improving the customer experience with SAS Cloud services.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor\'s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or a related quantitative field
• At least 2 years\' experience as a database administrator in Oracle and at least 1 of the following: MS SQL Server, Snowflake, SingleStore, MySQL, PostgreSQL or other PostgreSQL based appliances.
• Experience with PERL, Python or other shell/batch scripting languages
• Proficiency in Unix, Linux and Windows Operating Systems
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.

The nice to haves

• Experience with PL/SQL or other database procedural language
• Experience with Data Guard, Audit Vault and Database Vault
• Experience with Oracle Exadata, Oracle RAC or other database HA solutions
• Experience with Hadoop technologies such as HDFS, Pig, Hive, Impala and management of the Hadoop system.
• Experience with Azure and AWS including their native database services.
• Experience with Snowflake
• Experience with Kafka and Elasticsearch
• Experience with SAS software
• Experience with 3rd party tools such as Toad, Erwin or other design and DB access products

Other knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Multi-tasking in a hosting and production support driven environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, as well as strong decision making skills
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and possess the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a team setting
• Ability to interact well with development groups and end users

Diverse and Inclusive

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.

Additional Information

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