Overview
The DBA will assist the Senior DBA with the installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning of SQL/Oracle databases. This role ensures the availability and consistent performance of various corporate applications, offering technical support and problem resolution. The position requires collaboration with various teams to ensure database integrity, security, and scalability, contributing to the overall efficiency of the IT infrastructure.
Responsibilities
* Install, configure, and upgrade SQL Server software and related products.
* Support backup & Recovery procedures.
* Monitor database performance and report anomalies.
* Apply patches and upgrades regularly.
* Conduct performance evaluations to ensure high availability and maintain overall database security.
* Troubleshoot SQL/Oracle database issues, ensuring their timely resolution.
* Maintain data standards and support compliance with data protection regulations.
* Collaborate with IT Project teams and developers.
* Manage user access and permissions.
* Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing.
* Experience with SQL Server Clustering, Always On Availability Groups, Data Guard, and Replication.
* Basic understanding of SQL/Oracle database concepts.
* Data Backup, Recovery, Security, Integrity, and T-SQL: Exposure to database backup, recovery, and performance monitoring.
* Performance Tuning and Optimisation: Demonstrated ability to analyse and optimise database performance, including identifying bottlenecks, optimising T-SQL queries, and configuring database parameters to ensure high performance and efficiency.
* Database Troubleshooting: Proven skills in diagnosing and resolving complex database issues, including performance problems, data corruption, and system outages. Experience in using diagnostic tools and techniques for effective troubleshooting.
* SQL Server Tools and Utilities: Familiarity with a wide range of SQL Server tools and utilities, such as SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), SQL Profiler, Database Tuning Advisor, and PowerShell. Ability to leverage these tools for efficient database management and administration.
* Collaboration with IT Project Managers and Developers: Experience working closely with IT project managers, database programmers, and web developers to ensure database integration with applications, troubleshoot issues, and provide technical support.
* Cross-functional Collaboration: Experience working cross-functionally within other IT teams and the wider business.
* User Access and Permissions Management: Experience in managing user access and permissions, ensuring appropriate levels of data security, and adhering to data protection regulations.
* Platform Optimisation: Interest in learning database troubleshooting and optimisation.
Qualifications
1. Experience with SQL Server Clustering, Always On Availability Groups, Data Guard, and Replication.
2. Data Backup, Recovery, Security, Integrity, and T-SQL: Exposure to database backup, recovery, and performance monitoring.
3. Performance Tuning and Optimisation: Ability to analyse and optimise database performance, including identifying bottlenecks and configuring database parameters.
4. Database Troubleshooting: Skills in diagnosing and resolving complex database issues, including performance problems, data corruption, and outages.
5. SQL Server Tools and Utilities: Familiarity with SSMS, SQL Profiler, Database Tuning Advisor, and PowerShell.
6. Collaboration with IT Project Managers and Developers: Experience working with project managers, database programmers, and web developers for database integration.
7. Cross-functional Collaboration: Experience working across IT teams and the wider business.
8. User Access and Permissions Management: Experience in managing user access and permissions in line with data protection regulations.
9. Platform Optimisation: Interest in learning database troubleshooting and optimisation.
About Aston Martin IT
IT plays a critical role at Aston Martin (AML) as a core business enabler, driving ERP, CRM and PLM strategies and implementations, and supporting cloud, hyper-scale, and AI solutions. The IT function modernises the IT landscape by integrating advanced technologies to enhance efficiency, scalability, and performance across the organisation. The team provides IT support to all users and aims to deliver effective and fit-for-purpose IT solutions. The post holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by and on behalf of Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd.
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