MS SQL Server DBA Database Administrator

Jas Gujral; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious investment bank is seeking a Senior MS SQL Server DBA to ensure the integrity and performance of its production database environment. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of solid expertise in MS SQL Server Administration and T-SQL programming. Responsibilities include implementing operating procedures for database backup and recovery, developing database-related standards, and responding to support calls. The salary is negotiable within the range of £55K – £70K plus additional benefits.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of solid expertise as an MS SQL Server DBA.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Administration (Enterprise Edition).
• High-level T-SQL programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure integrity and performance of the production database environment.
• Plan and implement backup operating procedures.
• Respond to and document support calls for applications.

Skills

MS SQL Server Administration

T-SQL programming

Database Security

Backup and Recovery Procedures

Change Management

Job description

MS SQL Server DBA Database Administrator – Investment Bank – Canary Wharf, London

Our Client is an International Bank with offices in Canary Wharf, London.

They are now looking to recruit a Senior MS SQL Server DBA with at least 5–7 years of expertise.

Although the role is for a Senior MS SQL Server DBA, the Client would like you to have a background in Data Warehousing.

As an MS SQL Server DBA with Application Support you will be involved with developing and implementing solutions for the bank’s financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the integrity, security and accuracy of the production database environment, ensuring good performance of the dependent applications.
• Plan and implement operating procedures for backup of database and recovery of database information.
• Develop database-related application development standards covering database creation, software placement, storage and auditing.
• Ensure the integrity of the recovery system at all times. Initiate formal testing of the recovery system.
• Develop database procedures as necessary to enhance the application suite as required.
• Respond to, resolve and document support calls for the production and test applications.
• Maintain to a high standard documentation supporting the build, maintenance and operational procedures of the database environment.
• Act as the technical liaison between database operations and vendor support.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Configuration and operation of clustered database servers using external storage.
• Scripting stored procedures.
• Security concepts of database management.
• Change management concepts and application.

Qualifications

• At least 5 to 7 years of solid expertise as a MS SQL Server DBA – Database Administrator.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Administration (Enterprise Edition).
• High level T‑SQL programming (SPs, Functions, Triggers).
• Operation, design and implementation experience of Mirroring, Log Shipping and SQL Server Replication.
• SQL Reporting Services and Analysis Services maintenance and tuning.

Salary and Benefits

Salary for this role is negotiable and is expected to be in the range £55K – £70K + benefits.

Application

Please send your CV’s to us in MS Word format.