SQL Server DBA – Washington, DC

nine (9) years experience as MS SQL Server Operations DBA
two (2) years experience performing ETL functions
two (2) years experience with each of the following: running backups and recovery processes; performance tuning; database reorganizations and space management

Participates in client/project meeting(s) for highly complex project definition, needs assessment and design review. Evaluates the needs and requirements of the users and provides technical expertise in the development of technical, structural and organizational specifications. Determines appropriateness of data for storage and optimum storage organization.
Designs, develops, and integrates highly complex ETL routines to import /export data into/out of the SQL server system.
Creates, documents and implements standards to monitor and enhance the capacity and performance of the database.
Provides general OM for the system, including backups and routine maintenance.
Performs complex analyses, while reviewing user requests, to ensure the users' needs are met.
Remains abreast of and analyzes new and emerging technologies and tools for applicability to field.
Prepares recommendations and presentation to management.
Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong personal computer and business solutions software skills
Strong interpersonal and human relations skills to interact with clients and less experienced personnel. This position will require frequent face-to-face time with the client.
Ability to comprehend and integrate business unit/client needs into appropriate database solution.

Essential Job Functions

Participates in client/project meeting(s) for highly complex project definition, needs assessment and design review. Evaluates the needs and requirements of the users and provides technical expertise in the development of technical, structural and organizational specifications. Determines appropriateness of data for storage and optimum storage organization.
Designs, develops, and integrates highly complex database systems for internal and external users/clients.
Creates, documents and implements standards and/or complex modeling to monitor and enhance the capacity and performance of the database. Codes complex programs and derives logical processes on technical platforms. Designs user interfaces and business application prototypes.
Performs complex analyses and reviews applications being released into production. Develops and oversees the implementation of test application code in client server environments to ensure that software conforms to build management practices.
Remains abreast of and analyzes new and emerging technologies and tools for applicability to field. Prepares recommendations and presentation to management.
Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, business administration, software engineering or related field preferred
Nine or more years of database engineering, design, development experience
Experience working with relational data modeling
Experience working with data warehousing
Experience working with relational databases such as SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle, etc.
Experience working with database development methodologies, design and implementation

Other Qualifications

Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong communication skills
Strong personal computer and business solutions software skills
Strong, demonstrated skills in using a Windows development language, programming or scripting such as VBScript, COM, COM+, XML, Java, Perl, etc.
Strong interpersonal and human relations skills to interact with clients and less experienced personnel
Ability to comprehend and integrate business unit/client needs into appropriate database system

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