Location:
- Canberra- Job Type:
- Contract- Posted:
- about 3 hours ago- Contact:
- Param Kaur- Discipline:
- General IT
- Reference:
- 259399**Our Federal Government Client is seeking a Senior SQL Server Database Administrator**
**This is a long-term contract role for 12 months with an extension term of 12 months for a total of 24 months, located at our client's office in ACT.**
- Deliver solutions and support for the client's evolving database environment which consists of SQL Server systems hosted on-premises, in the Azure Cloud, and in some legacy Linux-hosted data platforms.
- Oversee compliance and health of the database fleet.
- Drive database automation initiatives for repeatable requirements.
- Develop service capabilities in the Azure cloud.
**To be successful in this role you should have**:
- Recent experience in operating and supporting SQL Server clustered implementations and Azure SQL Managed Instance systems.
- Proven experience as a Senior SQL Server DBA with a passion for data, automation, and designing robust, reliable systems.
- Demonstrated experience in writing complex stored procedures and scripts with Microsoft SQL Server T-SQL.
- Ability to performance tune, troubleshoot, and optimize SQL Server code for poorly running queries.
- Experience in standardization of database objects, design, naming, and documentation of databases and data dictionaries, including source of truth and data lineage.
- Experience in Relational Database concepts, primarily based on Microsoft SQL Server 2017-2022.
- Ability to design, build, maintain, and decommission database systems.
- Management and maintenance of SQL Server HA and DR, including Clustering, Availability Groups, Replication, and backup recovery.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with On-Premises, Virtual, and cloud SQL offerings.
**It is desirable if you have**:
- Data modeling and management experience.
- Experience with data visualization products, including Power BI.
- Experience with other RDBMS products, such as Postgres, Ingres, MySQL, and Cosmos DB.
- Experience working in Linux environments.
- Ability to work with geographically dispersed teams.
- Ability to work with technical and non-technical staff at all levels.
- Ability to collaborate and mentor team members to promote team harmony.
- Diversity and inclusion are strongly supported at Peoplebank. People of all nationalities, gender identities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, are encouraged to apply._