Senior Database Administrator | SQL | Performance Tuning

Senior Database Administrator | SQL | Performance Tuning page is loadedSenior Database Administrator | SQL | Performance TuningApply remote type Hybrid (8 days / month) locations USA - Chicago, IL, West Adams St USA - Coppell, TX USA - Denver, CO time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago job requisition id R0044626

Senior Database Administrator

As a Sr. Database Administrator, you will support database systems, focusing on analysis, planning, implementation, and upgrades. Using established best practices, you'll manage complex systems to achieve strategic objectives related to client needs, infrastructure availability, automation, and database environment security.Responsibilities include resolving complex incidents, enhancing monitoring and alerts, and consulting with application support and development teams. You will be asked to have a “take charge attitude and own your domain.” We want someone who can participate in build conversations and the decision-making process for infrastructure design of complex systems.

To be successful in this role, you need to be able to work in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment. You must be a self-starter and professional who can successfully bring projects to closure with a minimum of direction, guidance and oversight. You also need to be able to manage and balance your time between strategic and tactical activities.

About The Role

You will work with a team of peers to build robust, reliable and effective database management solutions for all lines of business.

You will provide technical direction and database expertise for complex data repository challenges.

You will participate in after-hours project or maintenance work (nights & weekends) and share on-call responsibilities with other team members.

You will design, build, implement, support and operationalize business critical database systems

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Troubleshoot complex database issues in accurate and timely manner.

Maintain database disaster recovery procedures to ensure availability and speedy recovery.

Ensure databases are deployed according to GBS standards and requirements.

Identify and resolve database issues related to performance and capacity.

Ensure database management and maintenance tasks are performed.

Ensure ticket Service level agreement expectations are met.

Stay updated with new database technologies and analyze such technologies to bring into scope of existing infrastructure.

Able to switch between OLTP and OLAP environments

Expert SQL Server Database, multiple platforms preferred ( MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, Postgres, CosmosDB, MongoDB, MariaDB, Aurora, DynamoDB). Must be comfortable with performance tuning.

The applicant will need to understand integrated security and be able to participate in troubleshooting activities.

The ability to discuss database related topics with both technical & business audiences.

Investigate, offer and implement resolution to database issues.

Monitor and report on database storage use.

Experience writing T-SQL and the ability to understand what others have developed.

Monitor, tune and manage scheduled tasks, backupjobs, recover processes, alerts, and database storage needs following firm change control procedures.

Perform fault diagnosis, troubleshoot and correct problems at the database and application performance level.

Work well in a team environment within the database administration team and with other Technical Service Group teams and other departments within the Wolters Kluwer.

Provide regular reports on performance and stability of database environment, identifying coming needs to ensure continued reliable service.

Document, develop, test and implement updates to database systems.

Enjoy constantly learning new technologies and contributing to the knowledge of others.

Work outside of regular business hours for project or operational work.

Experience :

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related experience.

Expert SQL Server Database, multiple platforms preferred. Must be comfortable with advanced performance tuning.

Experience with all aspects of setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, monitoring, and security.

Experience with Upgrade / Migration of database platforms of On-Prem to cloud solutions a plus.

Take ownership of and seek to improve on existing systems.

Building cloud model servers end to end a plus.

Data Security, Backup & Recovery tools experience

Experience working with Windows server, including Active Directory.

Management of database environments in cloud solutions.

Compensation :

Target salary range CA, CT, CO, HI, NY, WA : $112,000-$156,650

Additional Information :

Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to : Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA / HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request.

Be the Difference

If making a difference matters to you, then you matter to us.

Join us, at Wolters Kluwer, and be part of a dynamic global technology company that makes a difference every day.

We’re innovators with impact. We provide expert software and information solutions that the world’s leading professionals rely on, in the moments that matter most. You’ll make a real difference in the lives of millions of people. Together with our customers, we help to advance sustainability, health, justice, prosperity, and commerce around the world.

You can thrive at Wolters Kluwer, where diversity is core to our collective strength and high performance. Be your unique self, share your creative ideas, do your best work, and take time to grow in our caring and inclusive culture where you can belong.

About Wolters Kluwer

Wolters Kluwer reported 2023 annual revenues of €5.6 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 21,400 people worldwide.

Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.

Our customers work in industries which impact the lives of millions of people every single day. Our mission is to empower our professional customers with the information, software solutions, and services they need to make critical decisions, achieve successful outcomes, and save time.

Our expert solutions combine deep domain knowledge with technology to deliver both content and workflow automation to drive improved outcomes and productivity for our customers.

We are committed to helping professionals improve the way they do business and solve complex problems with our range of digital solutions and services, which we continuously evolve to meet their changing needs. Our 188-year legacy and portfolio represent thousands of customers worldwide.

Wolters Kluwer has a dedicated team of experienced talent acquisition professionals who are ready to hear what makes you tick and share how Wolters Kluwer can help you achieve your goals and ambitions. Here Rasi Fawaz shares some tips on what recruiters are looking for on a resume.

Building Diverse Teams

As a global organization, we recognize that solving a wide range of complex problems requires diverse perspectives and innovative thinking. We know that bringing our best to our customers, communities, and other key stakeholders requires a highly engaged and talented workforce – one that represents the diversity of those we serve and the communities where we live and work.

We aim to provide a welcoming environment and equitable opportunities for all employees regardless of background, nationality, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or religion.

This principle is ingrained in our company values and articulated in our Code of Business Ethics.

At Wolters Kluwer, you’ll feel valued for your contributions, and you’ll know that your health, safety, and well-being are important to us. Our well-being benefits provide tools, programs, and resources to help our diverse employees feel healthy, happy, safe, and prosperous.

In 2024 we were awarded Ragan’s Top Places to Work for Employee Wellbeing : Large Organization, in recognition of our commitment to maintaining and enhancing the well-being of our colleagues through our ‘Together we thrive’ well-being program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Wolters Kluwer and all its subsidiaries, divisions and customer / business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.

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Salary : $112,000 - $156,650