IT - Senior Specialist - Database Administration

The Database Administrator is responsible for the design and management of database technologies for key systems within Duracell. You will be responsible for the overall health of the databases, managing tools and processes to ensure reliability, availability, recoverability, and security of company databases. This is a highly technical role that requires a working knowledge of various Database technologies. You will be providing strategic direction for the database architecture and systems, including upgrades, database design, and support for application and infrastructure projects. Additionally, you will provide technical leadership to ensure successful project management throughout the development life cycle and timely delivery of enhancements. Your responsibilities will include managing and maintaining databases to ensure availability and performance standards are met, planning for future system growth, recommending improvements, and ensuring proper monitoring and alerting configurations. You will also be required to provide on-call support to bring production systems to operational states and perform diagnosis and troubleshooting activities to resolve technical issues. Furthermore, you will be involved in the expansion, relocation, and consolidation of Database systems for all corporate locations, as well as developing and maintaining detailed systems documentation. Responding to P1/P2 issues, maintaining system backups/restores, testing disaster recovery/business continuity plans, providing root cause analysis for outages, and delivering SOPs are also part of your duties. Your role will involve utilizing your excellent Database management skills in SQL DBA, installing SQL Server, implementing server hardening strategies, and demonstrating good knowledge in technologies such as ALWAYS ON, REPLICATION, LOGSHIPPING, Backup & Restore Strategy, DATABASE Partitioning, SQL Failover Cluster, and Database Migration in SQL Server and to Azure. Knowledge of Oracle, MongoDB, Progress, MySQL is a plus. The ideal candidate will possess excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills, good organization, time management, and prioritization abilities, efficient troubleshooting skills, effective communication skills including speaking, writing, and active listening, and must be open to 24/7 support. Duracell, as the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance alkaline batteries, focuses on sustainable growth, industry-leading innovation, and creating long-term value for customers and consumers. The company values integrity, end-to-end accountability across all levels, fast decision-making, and a can-do attitude.,