SQl Server DBA JOB LOCATION: WALTHAM
Job Description: The Production DBA is part of the Support Services team that provides technical support and consultation to managed hosting and licensed customers. The databases in these environments are complex, distributed, highly transactional database systems. The person in this position will be required to support the team in their analysis of SQL Server and Oracle databases, as it relates to database performance, query tuning, indexing, transactional processing best practices, replication, and monitoring for future growth needs. This team supports clients 7x24 for critical system needs so there is a need for the Production DBA to be on-call for database related critical issues. This position requires a self-motivated individual who can work well as part of a team as well as independently. Must have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to work in a high pressure environment, and have excellent relationship management skills and communication skills. Minimum Requirements Include: 5+ years experience as a SQL Server and/or Oracle Database Administrator supporting enterprise class database environments. 3+ years Transact SQL and/or PL/SQL development (procedures, triggers, constraints, managing referential integrity, functions, etc.) Understanding of complex, distributed, highly transactional database systems Experience supporting distributed databases in a multi-server/multi-location environment Strong performance and tuning skills Proven experience utilizing/supporting database internals--query processing, indexing, access methods, caching, transaction processing, replication, storage, partitioning, and clustering. Data Transformation Services (DTS) Working knowledge of SQL Server and Oracle security features Experience with .NET and XML Programming a plus Ability to work independently or within a team Strong distributed systems architectural skills Education: Advanced degree in Computer Science or related discipline Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle DBA Certification a plus Contact: sc...@mckearney.net www.keyrequirements.com ********************************* Database Developers - Woburn, MA Client company is a growing and stable direct marketing company with expertise high conversion rates for their customers and best-in-class marketing solutions. They seek to hire a number of experienced Database Developers for their rapidly growing team. Candidates must be highly motivated with a desire to regularly learn new skills. Qualifications: * 2-7+ years database development experience * Extract, transformation and load (ETL) applications (DataStage Enterprise Edition preferred) Expertise in Unix/Linux operating systems, C/C++ or Java programming, PERL, shell scripting. * Strong knowledge of relational database concepts, SQL and data modeling techniques. * Netezza experience is a plus. Oracle experience is a plus. * Data hygiene and merge/purge applications is a plus (Firstlogic preferred) * Experience developing marketing and/or financial applications desirable * Demonstrated team experience in a matrix organization structure * Professional demeanor and good verbal and written skills * Bachelor Degree in computer science or equivalent experience required Candidates must have current work authorization in the US. This client will not sponsor visa candidates. Candidates should be from the Boston area. ****************************** If you or someone you may know believes you or they are ready for this kind of intellectual challenge, please reply with your resume. Scott McKearney www.keyrequirements.com sc...@mckearney.net