SQL Server Database Administrator/Developer

Qurate Retail Group is seeking an individual to perform SQL Server Database Administration in a highly available e-commerce enterprise. In this role, you will work in all environments (production and non-production) to provide database maintenance, support, configuration, upgrades, performance tuning, and capacity planning within the team.

Client Details

Quate Retail Group the largest player in video commerce ("vCommerce"), which includes video-driven shopping across linear TV, ecommerce sites, digital streaming and social platforms. We combine shopping and entertainment to curate products, experiences, conversations and communities for millions of highly discerning shoppers.

Description

• Responsible for SQL Server Software installation and upgrades.
• Performs application security configuration and administration.
• Performs logical database design and physical database implementation.
• Actively engaged in Modernizing Enterprise Data Services leveraging of Cloud Infrastructure
• Is instrumental in SQL Server database creation, monitoring and performance tuning.
• Is responsible for application/SQL troubleshooting and tuning.
• Develops and implements Backup and Recovery Strategies.
• Reviews SQL code and database object designs against standards and best practices.
• Performs database administration with Automation and scripting as a goal.
• Plays active technical role in the planning phase of new projects.
• Works closely with customers to determine their strategic business requirements and measures system performance against expectations.
• Supports production systems, as required, by optimizing performance, helping resolve problems, and providing timely follow-up on problem reports.
• Will serve as technical lead on projects.
• Coordinates implementation activities with other parts of the enterprise.
• Participates in presentations to senior leadership.
• Communicates plans, status and issues to higher management levels.
• Works directly with all areas in IT and has close working relationship with IT peer group.
• Assists IT peers and junior engineers in technical issue resolution.
• Provides technical direction, and training to other IT personnel.
• Mentors team members within and outside of the DBA Team ensuring strong collaboration, cross training and strong business knowledge.
• Champions personal development through learning new skills and critical business knowledge.
• Participates in on-call duty 24/7 pager rotation.
• Sets a good example by modeling HSN values and desired behaviors.

Profile

• Must possess practical Windows OS experience.
• Must demonstrate skills in the following areas: RDMS Software and Tools Installation, Configuration Management, Security Administration, Monitoring and Tuning, Backup and Recovery, Troubleshooting and Efficient use of database storage.
• Must have regular experience administering moderate to large databases (over 400GB).
• Must possess the ability to work independently and in Team settings.
• History of collaborating with Application Development Teams.
• 4+ years of SQL Server Database Administration.
• 4+ years of T-SQL.
• 4+ years of Backup and Recovery.
• Database Design / Data Modeling experience.
• 2-4 years Highly Available Performance Tuning.
• Experience in Troubleshooting / Problem Solving Skills.
• Performance Tending and Communication.
• Ability to establish a high level of Management and Client trust.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SQL Server 2019/2016/2012/2008R2 Administration
• Azure Cloud Experience with solid Fundamentals Knowledge
• MS Clustering and Always-On Administration
• Enterprise Monitoring and Workload Monitoring Tool
• SOX/PCI Audit Experience
• Disaster Recovery Planning and Preparation
• Performance Analysis & Tuning
• Risk Assessment and Presentation
• Supporting 24/7/365

Job Offer

Qurate Retail Group is seeking an individual to perform SQL Server Database Administration in a highly available e-commerce enterprise. In this role, you will work in all environments (production and non-production) to provide database maintenance, support, configuration, upgrades, performance tuning, and capacity planning within the team. You will collaborate with the DBA team and the development teams, supporting the application development lifecycle and/or the production support teams while ensuring system stability.

What do we offer:

• Being a part of the international team and exposure to our global business and how we work across a variety of markets including, the US, UK, Germany, Italy.
• Open and trusted teamwork in which we value fun along the way.
• Casual atmosphere and all of that you will experience in our modern and comfortable office space.
• Attractive benefits that include among others private medical care, life insurance, myBenefit platform, MultiSport, employee referral program.
• Well stocked and modern designed kitchens with fruits on weekly basis, tea, coffee machines and more.
• Relax rooms with gaming consoles and billiards
• Development possibilities like trainings, meetups, conferences, and e-learning platforms access (e.g. Pluralsight)