Senior SQL Server DBA

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Job Title

What does a successful Sr. SQL Server DBA do at Fiserv?

Fiserv is looking for a self-motivated, highly experienced Senior SQL Server Database Administrator to be focused on SSIS/SSRS as well as other SQL Server Databases. Experience in setting up SQL clusters and working knowledge in azure environments.  The DBA is responsible for tasks such as development of best practices and repeatable procedures for deploying databases, day-to-day operational activities including break/fix, capacity management, backup and recovery, database replication setup/management and ongoing database change reviews. The team also builds and maintains large-scale and very high transaction SQL Server databases on Windows Server platforms. You will also work in tandem with the other teams, preparing documentations and specifications as required.

What you will do:

You will work with Sr SQL server DBAs, Product managers, application development engineers, networking, server teams learn to build, optimize and bring products to the market. User your strong technical experience working to fine tune the SQL databases and optimize SSRS (SQL server reporting services)/SSIS (SQL Server information services) for maximum reliability and productivity.

• Provision and configure SQL Server instances for both new and existing products.
• Ensure performance, security, and availability of databases.
• Plan, implement, and maintain replication strategies.
• In depth analysis of performance, identification of areas of improvement, and implementation planning.
• Prepare documentation, procedures, and specifications.
• Handle common database procedures such as upgrade, backup, recovery, migration, etc.
• Profile server resource usage, optimize and tweak as necessary.
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members.
• 24x7 Support of Production DB’s
• Solid working knowledge performing OS/DB migrations on prem and in azure environments.
• Installation, configuration, and support of SQL Server Integration Services, Reporting Services, and Analysis Services.

What you will need to have:

• Knowledge of de-facto standards and best practices in SQL Server
• Strong proficiency in SQL Server database management and administration including with large scale SQL Server databases.
• Hands on experience implementing and maintaining Always On Availability Groups is required. Knowledge of additional replication models in a plus.
• Hands on experience implementing and maintaining SQL Server encryption models including TDE, Always Encrypt, SSL connections, etc.
• Experience working with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and ETL jobs.
• Knowledge of SQL Server features such as partitioning, query store, Column Store indexing, etc.
• Proficient in writing and optimizing SQL/T-SQL queries and jobs.
• Experience with backup and recovery strategies.
• Knowledge and experience with BI tools like Power BI, Tableau etc
• Windows Server Administration
• Experience supporting SAP application databases and trouble shooting
• Manage and operational experience SQL databases in azure cloud
• SQL monitoring tools experience and configuration
• Experience and support Application and SQL DB DR exercise
• Scripting – PowerShell, Python, and shell scripting are all good
• Ability to plan resource requirements from high level specifications.
• Monitoring and alerting solutions
• Knowledge of limitations in SQL Server and workarounds in contrast to other popular relational databases
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and working knowledge of common protocols such as SFTP, SMTP, DNS, and HTTP/S
• Able to work under pressure and multi-task.
• Pro-active, dedicated, committed and responsible.

What would be great to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent job-related experience
• 8+ year’s technical experience with installation and support of SQL server databases 20212/2019/2022 versions.
• Ownership and accountability
• Independent decision making
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills – written and oral
• Strong drive for results
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Certified SQL Server DBA is a plus.

We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce. Fiserv is an equal opportunity employer.

Fiserv is an Equal Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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This role is not eligible to be performed in Colorado.

Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv.  Please:

• Apply using your legal name
• Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Fiserv is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. 

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