SQL DBA @ 3 Minds ESolutions

Experience/Skill requirements:
Strong knowledge and experience in supporting complex SQL Server production environment with minimum guidance.
Demonstrable intermediate to advanced experience with MS SQL 2008/2012/2014/2016
Demonstrable intermediate to advanced experience with Azure.
Demonstrable knowledge of Windows 2008/2012/2016 server O/S
Demonstrable experience administering clustered, consolidated or shared clustered SQL servers
Strong skills in configuring and administering SQL Server Always On, Replication and DR solutions
Demonstrable intermediated to advanced knowledge in configuring and administering SSAS/SSRS/SSIS
Strong working knowledge of SQL best practices (e.g. schema management, index optimization, etc.)
Experience in support of business intelligence solutions/applications or experience in managing large data warehouse environments
Strong query, performance diagnosis, and database tuning skills
Understanding of n-Tier application environments in complex or enterprise level environments
Experience in managing SQL on VMs is a plus
Ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with other DBAs and application teams
Strong communication skills is a must
Strong understanding of ITIL principles desirable

Additional knowledge and skills requirements:

Ability to develop and communicate technical concepts.
Strong knowledge of computers, network, and software roadmaps.
Demonstrated problem investigation and resolution skills.
Understanding of Project management concepts.
Experience with data warehousing and operational data stores.
Scripting and Automation skills.
Analytical/Decision making responsibilities:

Support key escalation and resolution point.
Selects appropriately from applicable standards, methods, tools and applications and use accordingly.
Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team structure, but also independently
Ability to work with 3rd party vendors (i.e. Microsoft) for escalation of issues
Ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with other DBAs and application teams
Demonstrates analytical and systematic approach to problem solving.
Communicates fluently orally and in writing and can present complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Is able to plan, schedule and monitor work activities in order to meet time and quality targets.
Is able to absorb rapidly new technical information, business acumen, and apply it effectively.
Good appreciation of wider field of information systems, its use in relevant employment areas and how it relates to the business activities of the employer or client.
Support and to an extent be responsible for troubleshooting and complex analysis of metrics, data, and key performance indicators (KPI) for the purpose of making decisions around capacity and processes
Other Requirements:
Candidate should have a good verbal and written communication skills in English.
Working hours: 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm (GMT-3) from Friday to Tuesday
Flexibility in scheduling with a willingness to work extra non-standard hours on occasion
Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team structure, but also independently
Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills
Ability to meet agreed deadlines, with demonstrable productivity

Education/Suggested technical certification:
Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
5-7 years of relevant work experience (Level 3 Support)
ITIL Foundation Certification in IT Service Management preferred
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator for 2008 or later