Product Features
Blog
Contact Us
Sign In
HighWire
,
Belfast, Antrim
DBA (3 month FTC)
Overview
Job Description
Company Description HighWire's mission is to extend the reach, impact, and exchange of scholarly ideas through innovative technology, exceptional service, and community engagement. Used by millions of scholarly researchers worldwide, with 1700 scholarly journals and thousands of scholarly books, HighWire provides powerful technology solutions to influential societies, university presses and independent publishers who produce high-impact journals, books, and other scholarly publications. You will have the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with the world's best-known publishers, researchers and industry thought leaders. Together you will help shape the future of technology solutions for the scholarly community. You will enjoy a flexible, collaborative and a stimulating work environment that will keep you engaged. It will be an unbeatable experience. Job Description This is a 3 months Fixed Term Contract (FTC) with possible extension. Reporting into the Systems Operations Team the successful person is responsible for the following Duties and Responsibilities: - Overseeing the support, engineering and management of production databases - Overseeing the management of Managed Services customer's data - Design and architect database and data management strategies for the enterprise - Improving the quality and reduce defects in all database environments - Performance tuning and balancing of database environment - Assistance in troubleshooting of defects, participate in the resolution of Sev 1 issues - Actively develop monitoring strategies for the databases which support our SAAS platform - Participate in the monitoring and resolution of Sev 1 issues Qualifications Essential * Experience providing database administration. * Experience in MySQL/Percona database administration. * Experience with administration of NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, Hadoop) * Strong analysis and troubleshooting skills, ability to work in logical and methodical manner to debug application and database issues. * May be required flexible hrs dependent on call requirements. Desired * Experience with business continuity planning and high availability solutions. * Familiar with business processes and implementing effective technology solutions or enhancements. * Ability to understand and interpret advanced SQL queries, table views, constraints, stored procedures and the impact of executing them in the DB. * High degree of professionalism and strong customer service skills. * Knowledge of Sybase, MSSQL or PostgreSQL databases in production environments. * Experience with Cloud-based architectures, familiarity with one or more scripting languages (Perl, Bash, Python) Additional Information HighWire offers an outstanding total compensation package including excellent health and wellness benefits and a flexible and dynamic work environment. HighWire is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Qualifications: Essential Experience providing database administration. Experience in MySQL/Percona database administration. Experience with administration of NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, Hadoop) Strong analysis and troubleshooting skills, ability to work in logical and methodical manner to debug application and database issues. May be required flexible hrs dependent on call requirements. Desired Experience with business continuity planning and high availability solutions. Familiar with business processes and implementing effective technology solutions or enhancements. Ability to understand and interpret advanced SQL queries, table views, constraints, stored procedures and the impact of executing them in the DB. High degree of professionalism and strong customer service skills. Knowledge of Sybase, MSSQL or PostgreSQL databases in production environments. Experience with Cloud-based architectures, familiarity with one or more scripting languages (Perl, Bash, Python) Responsibilities: This is a 3 months Fixed Term Contract (FTC) with possible extension. Reporting into the Systems Operations Team the successful person is responsible for the following Duties and Responsibilities: - Overseeing the support, engineering and management of production databases - Overseeing the management of Managed Services customer's data - Design and architect database and data management strategies for the enterprise - Improving the quality and reduce defects in all database environments - Performance tuning and balancing of database environment - Assistance in troubleshooting of defects, participate in the resolution of Sev 1 issues - Actively develop monitoring strategies for the databases which support our SAAS platform - Participate in the monitoring and resolution of Sev 1 issues