Job Title: Database Administrator (DBA)
About Us:
Cyncly brings over 30 years of experience to deliver more value for our customers through an expanded portfolio of end-to-end solutions. Our global presence allows us to provide world-class support and sales with a local touch, providing the best possible customer experience.
Cyncly is now embarking on an exciting journey as we continue to expand through strong organic growth and complementary acquisitions, backed by leading growth private equity firms specializing in technology.
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About the Role
Key Position Responsibilities Include:
- Provide expert-level DBA support for all SQL Server and Azure hosted database environments.
- Perform daily monitoring, health checks, and capacity reporting of all database systems, ensuring the successful running of scheduled overnight processes.
- Manage and execute database maintenance tasks, including managing backups, restorations, and disaster recovery processes to ensure data integrity and recoverability.
- Implement and manage the patching strategy, including applying Hotfixes and Cumulative Updates to SQL Server instances to maintain security and stability.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex SQL Server related issues and production incidents with a high degree of urgency, communicating daily progress and risks to stakeholders and management.
- Participate in database lifecycle management, including performing installations and configurations of new SQL Server instances.
High Availability and Performance
- Maintain and support existing high availability solutions, including Log-Shipping, Failover Clustering, and Always On Availability Groups.
- Apply advanced techniques for database and query performance tuning, indexing strategies, and optimization.
- Work closely with development teams, providing technical help, and ensuring database designs adhere to best practices and operational standards.
- Possess a good understanding of RDBMS concepts and strong database design skills.
Technical Scope and Collaboration
- Utilize knowledge of SQL Server technologies such as Replication, SSIS (Integration Services), SSRS (Reporting Services), and SSAS (Analytical Services).
- Apply proficiency in Microsoft Azure IaaS and PaaS solutions related to database services.
- Liaise effectively with support and development teams in IT to ensure collaborative problem-solving and service delivery.
- Provide technical help and training to junior team members to enhance overall team skill sets.
Required Experience and Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 2-4 years of hands-on experience in SQL Database Technologies.
- SQL Versions: Extensive experience in various SQL Server versions.
- HA/DR: Strong practical knowledge in implementing and supporting high availability solutions (Always On, Failover Clustering, Log-Shipping).
- Core Skills: Proficiency in database recovery techniques, performance tuning, indexing strategies, and deep knowledge of SSRS, SSIS, and T-SQL.
- Maintenance: Expertise in Patching strategy for Hotfixes and Cumulative Updates.
- Cloud: Experience in Microsoft Azure IaaS and PaaS environments.
Core Competency Requirement:
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical issues.
- Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills, a quick learner with an eye for detail, and ability to troubleshoot complex issues effectively.
- Execution Focus: Drive for results within deadlines, high degree of self-motivation, and tenacity to get the job done.
- Prioritization: Ability to prioritize work effectively and escalate issues at an early stage.
Desired Skills:
- Other DBs: Basic knowledge in other database systems, including Oracle and MySQL (or PostgreSQL).
- Automation: Experience with PowerShell scripting for DBA automation.
- Infrastructure: Familiarity with underlying infrastructure (Windows Servers, Virtualization solutions, Linux).
- BI: Knowledge of implementing Data warehouse using MS BI toolsets.
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