Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Technical Lead with 3 to 6 years of experience to join our team in a hybrid work model. The ideal candidate will have expertise in MongoDB Oracle MS SQL Server GCP Public Cloud Admin PostgreSQL Administration Cloud SQL and Google Cloud Spanner. Experience in the Cards & Payments domain is essential. This role involves day shifts with no travel requirements.
Responsibilities
Responsible for all functions associated with the design implementation and maintenance of SQL Server databases including security backup logging reporting and recovery procedures
Manage all technical aspects of the databases and processes
Troubleshoot SQL Server service outages as they occur including afterhours and weekends
Transform data via standardization cleaning data repair matching and deduping
Manage data from multiple sources including internal external and 3rd party data
Assist in maintaining and improving database operational efficiency
Perform daily weekly and monthly data maintenance tasks
Assist in developing feeds to Data Warehouse Marts and data management processes
Tuning SQL queries to improve performance
Ensure all database servers are backed up in a way that meets the businesss Recovery Point Objectives RPO
Test backups to ensure we can meet the business Recovery Time Objectives RTO
Configure SQL Server monitoring utilities to minimize false alarms
When performance issues arise determine the most effective way to increase performance including hardware purchases server configuration changes or indexquery changes
Configure SQL Server instances high availability Mirroring Always ON and patching of these instances
Troubleshoot issues related to SQL Server infrastructure Patching High availability etc
Proven understanding of SQL coding required to understand performance implications and translate requirements to application developers
Experience in writing SQL Stored Procedures Functions Views etc
Experience in keeping the SQL database up and running and perform the health checks for the databases on periodic basis
Experience in helping the Application Team in tuning the SQL queries batches
Experience in overall monitoring of SQL Server Databases
Preferred Skills
Design test implement and maintain complex databases with the required organization access methods access time validation checks and security to meet or exceed requirements Develop edit and maintain required documentation
Proactively evaluate recommend and perform database upgrades and changes Perform system optimization and improvement planning including but not limited to database performance analysis capacity planning and system sizing Stay abreast of and recommend improvements in technology and methodology to meet changing business needs and market demands as well as provide for overall optimization of database administration function
Proactively monitor the performance of development and production databases to detect existing or potential incidents andor performance issues
Perform tuning and maintenance to correct and prevent unplanned downtime or performance degradation Ensure operation of database environments meet or exceed agreed upon service levels eg availability and performance
Plan schedule and manage the implementation of new databases and modifications to existing databases in a manner that avoids disruption to production and development systems Setup and manage database security manage data purgingarchiving activity and other daytoday database administration activities
Provide ongoing support to operations and support teams as needed Escalate and manage escalated issues as appropriate
Thorough knowledge of SQL Server configuration High availability configuration setting up the environment
Required Qualifications
5 years of technology experience of increasing scope and responsibility eg software development database expertise in SQL Server 2005 2008 2012 2014 2016 2019
Experience with database design administration and maintenance in distributed environments
Experience in troubleshooting and resolving database issues including performance tuning and capacity planning
Proven expertise in database design to include solid understanding of related programming languages clustering backuprestore technologies replication and security
Proven understanding of SQL coding required to understand performance implications and translate requirements to application developers
Expertise in writing scripts such as Shell batch or PowerShell scripts writing SQL queries to automate DB related jobs
Familiar with the automation tools like Ansible
Expertise in SQL Server installations and High availability configuration
Expertise in SQL Server patching and troubleshooting
Expertise in SQL Server Upgradation
Preferred Qualification
Strong working knowledge of industrystandards database management tools
Demonstrated successful experience working in a matrixed multivendor technology environment
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in urgent situations with high pressure and visibility
Strong written and verbal communication skills
La comunidad de Cognizant:
Somos un equipo de alto calibre que se aprecia y se apoya mutuamente. Nuestra gente defiende un lugar de trabajo enérgico, colaborativo e inclusivo donde todos puedan prosperar.
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Sobre nosotros:
Cognizant es una de las principales empresas de servicios profesionales del mundo, transformando los modelos comerciales, operativos y tecnológicos de los clientes para la era digital. Nuestro enfoque consultivo único basado en la industria ayuda a los clientes a visualizar, construir y ejecutar negocios más innovadores y eficientes. Con sede en los Estados Unidos, Cognizant (miembro del NASDAQ-100 y uno de los Mejores Empleadores Mundiales de Forbes 2024) figura constantemente entre las empresas más admiradas del mundo. Descubre cómo Cognizant ayuda a los clientes a liderar con lo digital en nuestro sitio
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