SQL DBA

What You Will Do

• Design and support large database migration strategy.
• Document standard operational procedures
• Be self-motivated and able to think “outside the box”
• Strong desire to learn and grow
• Manage and prioritize multiple incidents with potentially competing priorities
• Deal with clients, vendors, engineers, and managers at various levels

Skills and Experience You Will Need

Required

• Overall experience: 10 years. This is a senior role.
• SQL Server DBA Experience: 3 years working as a SQL Server DBA in an enterprise environment, with hands-on experience across versions 2012–2022.
• Database Design & Implementation: Expertise in server partition design, SQL Server HA/DR solutions (Always On, replication, mirroring, log shipping), and large database migration strategies.
• SQL Server Upgrades & Backup: Experience with SQL in-place upgrades on both VM and physical servers, as well as managing backup processes and procedures.
• Capacity Planning & Performance: Knowledge of database capacity planning and optimization.
• Communication & Documentation: Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to document standard operational procedures and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem Solving & Collaboration: Ability to manage multiple priorities and incidents, work autonomously, and collaborate effectively with clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams to solve problems.
• Mentorship & Teamwork: Experience working with global teams, coaching, and mentoring colleagues as needed.
• Self-Motivated & Growth-Oriented: Proactive, "out-of-the-box" thinker with a strong desire to learn and grow professionally.

Desired:

• Knowledge and experience on SQL Server service broker troubleshooting
• Knowledge and experience with database management and monitoring tools
• Other Database Platform (Oracle, DB2, etc.) skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, or information technology or equivalent work experience

Who We Are

GalaxE, now Endava, is a professional IT services firm that specializes in platform-driven solutions and the use of automation to achieve enterprise business transformation and mission-critical change for some of the largest companies in the world. Using our proprietary solution set, GxFource®, we apply machine learning techniques and predictive analytics tools as part of a broad artificial intelligence strategy that provides effective impact and data-driven business transformation. 

Since its founding, GalaxE has been dedicated to advancing the benefits of technology. Recently, we have joined forces with Endava, to offer our employees global exposure and enhanced opportunities. As we continue that legacy and look to the future, a focus on business enablement through agile, cost-efficient, and effective integration of people, process, and technology anchors our success. We revolutionize change in the costs of doing business that transform companies and their ability to leap beyond the competition.

We value people and are committed to diversity and inclusion where our employees are made to feel comfortable and are encouraged to be authentic.

We are always looking for passionate, entrepreneurial-minded innovators and disrupters; game-changers that take ownership of the work they produce and bring it each and every day. Working with like-minded team members you will get a chance to discover, develop, and use cutting-edge technologies to transform the way we deliver creative business solutions.

Sound like you? Join us and find out for yourself what it means for you, and your career, to be part of the GalaxE team. Let’s build something, together.

*Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

** Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on actual job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of remaining stationary at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift to 15 lbs., as needed
• Must be able to work on-site (corporate/client offices), as needed (not applicable for 100% remote roles)
• Occasionally required to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead.
• Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. 
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, the ability to tolerate fluorescent lighting, and the ability to adjust focus.

Employees must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees requiring accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs, absent undue hardship.

For more information, please visit https://info.endava.com/galaxe-has-joined-endava