Database Administrator - Production & Development

Hanson Lee Resourcing Ltd ,
London, Greater London

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DBA - Production & Development | London Market Insurance | up to 80K A global specialist London Market underwriter is looking for a Database Administrator to join their growing team and take on the role of a Production DBA and Development DBA. The role is ideally suited to DBAs with a proven track record of working for London Market insurance underwriters. Responsibilities * Configure and implement effective monitoring to ensure the good health of the SQL (SQL, SSRS, SSIS, SSAS) estate and respond to errors and warnings where appropriate * Provide front-line database administration and support for client facing applications * Participates in development, maintains, evaluates and documents administration of systems tools and related strategies * Implement effective security processes and procedures * Assist developers and other SQL users with the troubleshooting of SQL performance issues (working with internal and third party teams) where relevant * Ensure all databases servers are backed up in a way that meets the Recovery Point Objectives * Install and configure new SQL servers * Be responsible for SQL Server patching * Document and maintain details of the SQL Server estate * Administer and deploy database (and related) changes where required Required experience & Competencies * SQL Server 2008 (R2), 2012, 2014 (SQL, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS) * TSQL Scripting * Performance Tuning * Strong analytical, problem solving approach. * Project and time management skills required - ability to multi-task and self-organise. * Clear communicator (verbal and written) with ability to explain complex issues clearly to a variety of audiences. * Team player, committed to sharing knowledge and further learning. * Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with all external, and internal, contacts. * Knowledge of key applications relating to SQL Server including Citrix / VM Ware * Lloyd's of London insurance market knowledge will be viewed favourably Responsibilities: DBA - Production & Development | London Market Insurance | up to 80K A global specialist London Market underwriter is looking for a Database Administrator to join their growing team and take on the role of a Production DBA and Development DBA. The role is ideally suited to DBAs with a proven track record of working for London Market insurance underwriters. Responsibilities Configure and implement effective monitoring to ensure the good health of the SQL (SQL, SSRS, SSIS, SSAS) estate and respond to errors and warnings where appropriate Provide front-line database administration and support for client facing applications Participates in development, maintains, evaluates and documents administration of systems tools and related strategies Implement effective security processes and procedures Assist developers and other SQL users with the troubleshooting of SQL performance issues (working with internal and third party teams) where relevant Ensure all databases servers are backed up in a way that meets the Recovery Point Objectives Install and configure new SQL servers Be responsible for SQL Server patching Document and maintain details of the SQL Server estate Administer and deploy database (and related) changes where required Required experience & Competencies SQL Server 2008 (R2), 2012, 2014 (SQL, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS) TSQL Scripting Performance Tuning Strong analytical, problem solving approach. Project and time management skills required - ability to multi-task and self-organise. Clear communicator (verbal and written) with ability to explain complex issues clearly to a variety of audiences. Team player, committed to sharing knowledge and further learning. Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with all external, and internal, contacts. Knowledge of key applications relating to SQL Server including Citrix / VM Ware Lloyd's of London insurance market knowledge will be viewed favourably