Senior DBA, SQL

Job Description

Database Administrator Level III is the technical role toward database administration. Performing client / server and web-based systems support. Provide support for mission critical databases and application. Function within the department as a key member developing operational support models and documentation. Provide information on long term technology solutions to meet the company's information need as well as maintain database reliability and service level standards. Perform activities related to the analysis and implementation of corporate databases. Establish and utilize effective policies and procedures for the definition, management, protection, and efficient utilization of systems, data and databases.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide ongoing support for current solutions, new products and changes to existing solutions in order to continuously improve the reliability and availability of the Business Applications
• SQL script deployments, ensure code safety before deployments, Self-starter
• Responsible for the support of third party products related to core MS SQL Server architecture (2014/2016) and MySQL Percona,Backups, restores, security administration, tuning
• Provide on-call support.
• Keep Production, DR and Developments infrastructure in sync, Backups, Restores and Security Administration.
• Patch internal databases, applications, and third party tools/SolarWinds/DPA/AppDynamics
• Monitor current architecture continuously, good at following directions with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of SSIS/SSRS deployments, basic knowledge of TFS/Jira for code deployments
• SQL job management system and maintenance, SQL Server installations, DB tuning and security
• Working with other technical operations team members (developers, project managers, architects, system engineers) to ensure smooth operations of development, test and production environment
• Perform database troubleshooting with the vendor and ongoing configuration management
• Participate in the research and recommendation of new software and/or versions of current software
• Recommend improvements to architecture management processes and procedures
• Evaluate and benchmark new infrastructure components, hardware and software, by rating the areas of component functionality, capacity, system compatibility, efficiency and security

• Performance turning and troubleshooting database performance; query optimization; creation and scripting of databases and database objects.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree BS Computer Science, Information System or IT related field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience administering MS SQL Databases
• Very good knowledge of relational databases and SQL core and components
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Experience working in DevOps environment

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be a mentor to developers on subjects pertaining to database development activities.
• Participate in software development whenever needed.
• Monitor and troubleshoot databases to optimize database performance, resource use and perform daily check of all the SWL related processes.

About Us

WHO WE ARE

Convey Health Solutions manages a myriad of administrative needs and make it easier for health plans to operate and provide valuable experiences for their members. How so? We focus on building specific technologies and services that uniquely meet the needs of government-sponsored health plans.

OUR MISSION

To improve health plan operations and elevate the customer experience.

OUR VISION

Empowering health plans to excel through technology, service and advisory experience.

OUR VALUES

Integrity First - Inspired Teamwork - Compliance Matters

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental Vision plan offerings to include telehealth Services
  401(k) and Roth 401(k) Plans with company match
• Company paid Life Insurance with the option to purchase additional Voluntary Life coverage for yourself and your dependents
• Short Long-Term disability benefits available
• Company engagement activities to include wellness sponsored events are a part of our inclusive and diverse culture

Equal Opportunity Employer