DB Admin / SQL Developer

Job Description:
This position supports database design, optimization, and production support for specific projects at DCI. The role will require strong data design skills and the ability to work closely with software development engineers to develop robust, scalable, performance systems.

Specific tasks include but are not limited to:
¿ Review existing database implementation. Recommend and implement changes to improve performance and reliability.
¿ Implementation of MS SQL Server administration best practice with regard to
o Backup and restore strategies
o Scheduled maintenance procedures
o Performance analysis and troubleshooting
o Query/data access optimization
¿ Implement and document database administration and development best practice
¿ Review and approve proposed SQL code changes
¿ Develop and implement high availability database systems (99.9%+ uptime)
¿ Work closely with I/T to determine and implement software and hardware upgrades as needed to promote system stability and performance.
¿ Perform periodic Database capacity planning exercises to determine ability of current implementation to support ongoing requirements.
¿ Work with various constituencies to gather requirements for enhancements to the existing system.
¿ Design and implement data hygiene mechanisms for all external data sources
¿ Design and implement data export mechanisms in support of data sharing activities across DCI Network.

Qualifications required:
¿ 5 years experience implementing and supporting large production databases
¿ Experienced SQL, TSQL and VB programmer
¿ Experienced in SQL Server 2000 design and administration
¿ Experienced in system analysis and specification
¿ Hands-on experience with SQL server
¿ Windows NT/2000/XP O/S
¿ Excellent English written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Qualifications:
¿ BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience (5+ years)
¿ MCP or MCDBA or similar certification
¿ Experience with/knowledge of Microsoft .Net technologies

Person specification:
The candidate should be:
¿ Self-motivated
¿ Able to work on his/her own initiative and be able to work on a team.
¿ Interaction with clients, customers and engineers, requires that the candidate be a good communicator in both verbal and the written word.
¿ German language considered a plus value