Milton Park Jobs - achilles
| Job Title: |
Senior Database Administrator (MS SQL Server) |
| Location: | 30 Park Gate, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4SH |
| Reporting to: | Database Team Manager |
| Job level: |
4a |
| Purpose of the Job: | To provide Achilles Information with effective design/deployment and maintenance of SQL Server databases |
| Key Responsibilities: | |
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Support and troubleshooting of a wide range of SQL Server
systems including 32/64 bit; clustering;
mirroring; replication;
DTS and SSIS packages
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Monitoring; base lining; capacity planning and tuning
database
servers
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Management and maintenance of data; including backups;
restores; data fixes; disaster recovery; data
migration and data
archiving
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Database design; development and reporting in collaboration
with
application developers
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Installation; configuration and security of SQL Server
services
according to best practices and company standards
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Performance troubleshooting and tuning through profiling;
query
plan analysis, design reviews and server;
database and code
tuning
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Teamwork with the database; infrastructure; ISP; development;
support; test and release teams
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Delivery on time through planning; working to agreed
specifications; prioritisation; scheduling and
good time
management
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Application development and problem solving through analysis,
design, reviews, research and troubleshooting
| Knowledge and previous experience: |
Expertise in
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Database Architecture, especially distributed systems
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SQL Server Production Database Administration
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SQL Server Development Database Administration
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The Software development process
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SQL Coding Standards
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SQL Server Best Practices
Proficiency (typically 3 years relevant commercial development experience) with:
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SQL Server 2000; 2005 and 2008
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DTS and SSIS packages
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Transactions; locking; error handling
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Production and maintenance of documentation
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Source code management; change control and release
processes
Familiar with:
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SQL Server clustering; mirroring
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A variety of application types such as Internet, intranet or
e-commerce business systems
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SQL Server Reporting Services
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SQL Server Analysis Services
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SQL Server monitoring tools
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Server hardware; SANs and Networking
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Project planning and the role of project management
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Quality management issues
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MS Certified or proven completion of MS accredited training
a plus
| Physical factors: |
Excellent communication skills and an ability to work in an organised and structured way are also important to this post.
| Person specification: |
The postholder should have good interpersonal skills and be an effective team player. It is essential to be able to communicate, both orally and in writing. Meticulous documentation and process will help when managing tasks around the team.
It is important the postholder is self-motivated and can show enthusiasm and commitment for the key areas of responsibility. They should be able to make evident a forward thinking approach as it will be imperative to find solutions to issues which will mean working proactively. This post also requires leadership and mentoring skills.
They should be able to demonstrate an ability to deal with customers; presentational skills and sound planning and organisational skills. Effective personal time management is essential. A good team player is required who seeks to involve others at all times.
| Additional information: | |||
| Salary: |
Competitive salary + OTE |
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| Benefits: |
25 days annual leave |
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Postal applications to: |
Human Resources
Department Achilles Information Limited 30 Park Gate Milton Park Abingdon Oxon OX14 4SH |
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| Email applications to: | jobs@achilles.com | ||
| Closing Date: |
Friday 9th July 2010 |
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| Website: | www.achilles.com | ||
