Senior DBA

T-Net British Columbia; Richmond; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Richmond is seeking a Senior DBA to manage and support database environments, particularly DB2 and SQL Server, ensuring optimal performance and availability. Candidates should have extensive experience with relational databases and be proficient in Agile methodologies. The role offers an opportunity to lead initiatives in database management and requires a degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of experience with Relational Database management systems.
• Experience in implementing and managing DB2 and SQL Server databases.
• Knowledge of data replication techniques and cloud computing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on creation and support of database instances.
• Respond to database monitoring alerts and provide recovery.
• Manage database instance performance tuning.

Skills

Relational Database management systems

DB2

SQL Server

Database design

Agile principles

Education

Degree in Computer Science or STEM

Tools

IBM DB2

Microsoft SQL Server

Job description

Overview

Description of Service: The position would be involved with the day-to-day work within the team under the direction of the Manager of Database Services.

Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Collaborate with other team members on creation, maintenance, configuration and support of database instances.
• Collaborate with software developers in order to set up the monitoring of production databases including availability, performance, deadlocks, as well as looking at real-time and historical performance.
• Respond to database system monitoring alerts and exceptions and provide database system problem recovery and resolution.
• Manage database instance performance tuning and implementation of database system software tuning improvements.

What we are looking for

• Anticipate, organize and prioritize work to meet both short- and long-term goals and outcomes.
• Take the initiative to advise, persuade and motivate others to act in a recommended way in an environment of minimal supervision.
• Lead by example by taking initiative, assuming responsibility for issues and following through to appropriate resolution.
• Clearly document and convey, both verbally and in writing, a variety of technical information to technical and non-technical persons.
• Listen, clarify and comprehend information.
• Maintain personal and team effectiveness by adapting and adjusting to changes and difficult situations. Implement an appropriate solution using judgment and resourcefulness in sometimes difficult circumstances.
• Promote agile principles to assist the evolution and maturity of Agile and DevOps.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and perform work using the team's Kanban board.
• Provide 24x7 on-call procedures and support on a rotational basis.

Mandatory Requirements

• A degree in Computer Science or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).
• A minimum of six years of experience working with Relational Database management systems including DB2 and/or SQL Server.
• Experience in implementing and managing DB2, SQL Server, and other databases.
• Experience in DBMS architecture.
• Experience in: data modeling and database design, multi-tiered application architectures, system architecture (e.g., Linux, Unix, Windows), optimal methods of manipulating required data, object-oriented programming and scriptwriting.
• Knowledge of data replication techniques and processes, and cloud computing platforms (e.g., SaaS, IaaS or PaaS).
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Must be able to comply with the company's Employee and Contractor Mandatory Vaccine Policy.

Additional Requirements

• IBM DB2 and Microsoft SQL Server certifications are an asset.
• Preference will be given to 5+ years of experience working in DB2 LUW (Linux, Unix, Windows).

Company

Senior DBA
TEEMA Solutions Group Inc.
Richmond