Senior Database Engineer Job

Employer Name:	SpiderID: 2507806
Location: Carrolton, Texas	Date Posted: 10/10/2008
Wage: 85k - 95k	Category: Information Technology
Job Code: A 419

Job Description:
We are looking to add a Senior Database Engineer to our database team. This team supports our eCommerce and corporate infrastructure application databases. These systems use IBM DB2/UDB and Oracle database software running on AIX, Solaris and Linux.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Technology (60%)

Database Software Installation and Upgrades

· Identify server hardware, software and configurations necessary for running DB2 UDB and Oracle in an optimal fashion.

· Develop new processes, utilize and refine existing processes for database software installation and configuration

Database Requirements Analysis and Design

· Enforce and refine database standards

· Work with development teams to design, or review designs for new databases/database changes.

· Assess and identify database server resource requirements

· Develop and maintain data models

Database Monitoring and Tuning

· Lead efforts to develop and improve procedures for automated monitoring

· Review performance stats and recommend changes for tuning database, server, and storage configurations, as well as application SQL

Database Backup and Recovery

· Participate in periodic backup audits, including test restores ensuring all databases and associated logs are being backed-up

· Lead requirements assessments for backup and recovery

· Develop new backup and recovery processes that leverages new techniques and technology

Database Problem Research and Resolution

· Assume ownership of database related problems; pursue problem resolution and root cause analysis

· Coordinate interaction with vendors in critical database problem situations

Database Support

· Participate in a 24X7 pager rotation; rotations can vary from weekly to daily hand-offs. The rotations include providing DBA support on weekends and holidays, as well as providing Subject Matter Expert support to the on call DBA as needed. DBA on call work includes performing off-hour maintenance operations as well as dealing with after hours troubleshooting.

Other

· Learn and stay current on the many facets of the Corporate Infrastructure applications as well as the features and functionality of DB2 UDB and Oracle;

· Use established TLRTS support processes and tools

· Evaluate current technology and recommend tools/processes for improving availability, reliability, stability and work efficiencies

Job Requirements:
Leadership & Communication (20%)

Ability to work well with different staff levels within and out of core competency.
Ability to translate highly technical solutions/problems to audiences at varying technical levels.
Strong ability to prepare and present technical documentation.
Communicates in a professional manner when interacting across staff levels and internal/external customers.
Understands the importance of communicating risk assessment.

Management & Administration (10%)
Ability to contribute, influence and direct a variety of projects concurrently
Set individual goals that are consistent with business goals
Participate in initiatives to define, measure, and report on application quality and stability

Business Acumen and Strategy (10%)

Has broad knowledge of West/TLR products
Proactively generates relevant ideas for new and improved use of technology
Understands the impact of new projects and technical impacts to supported systems
Collaborates with peers, architects and managers to determine project strategy and how best to implement/support it

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science, technical or engineering degree preferred
5+ years experience with IBM DB2 on Unix platforms
Basic data modeling
Minimum of 3 years experience with UNIX shell scripting
Experience with Linux desireable
Strong quantitative, analytical, communication and verbal skills with a strong customer service focus
Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently toward assigned goals
Preferable 5+ years in a development or support organization supporting large applications

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Years of Experience Required: 5
Education Required: Bachelors
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