Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company based on the contract duration, hybrid work details, and emphasis on specific client-facing and IT service experience.
Job overview
The Senior SQL DBA role at Ora Apps Inc. involves managing and supporting large SQL Server environments with a focus on banking and financial sectors, ensuring database performance, security, and availability.
Responsibilities and impact
The candidate will handle SQL Server implementation, production support, performance tuning, automation scripting, and cloud database administration, contributing to critical IT service operations and client support.
Experience and skills
Requires 10+ years in IT services with 8+ years as SQL DBA, 5+ years in L3/SME support, strong skills in SQL Server internals, performance tuning, automation scripting, cloud experience with AWS RDS, and knowledge of ITIL processes; banking/financial experience is essential.
Job location and travel
Hybrid work with 3 to 4 days onsite at New York location.
Unique job features
The role includes working with advanced SQL Server features like Always ON, clustering, and cloud technologies such as AWS RDS, with opportunities to use automation and scripting tools.
Company overview
Ora Apps Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development and provision of cloud-based software solutions aimed at enhancing business productivity and efficiency. They generate revenue through subscriptions and licensing fees for their software products, which cater to various industries by offering tools for project management, collaboration, and data analytics. Founded with a vision to streamline business operations, Ora Apps has consistently innovated its offerings to meet the evolving needs of modern enterprises. The company is known for its user-friendly interfaces and robust support services, making it a preferred choice for businesses seeking reliable digital transformation solutions.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight over 10 years of IT services experience with a strong focus on SQL Server DBA roles, especially in banking or financial sectors, to align with Ora Apps Inc.'s requirements.
Emphasize your expertise in SQL Server performance tuning, internals, Always ON, mirroring, replication, and your scripting skills in T-SQL, PowerShell, or Python, as these are critical for the role.
Apply through Ora Apps Inc.'s corporate careers page, LinkedIn job postings, and other reputable job boards to maximize your application visibility for this Senior SQL DBA position.
Connect with current SQL DBA team members or IT services professionals at Ora Apps Inc. on LinkedIn; an effective icebreaker could be commenting on recent company projects related to cloud migration or asking about their experiences with AWS RDS and hybrid cloud environments.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'SQL Server DBA,' 'performance tuning,' 'Always ON,' 'AWS Cloud RDS,' 'T-SQL scripting,' and 'ITIL processes' to ensure it passes initial automated screenings.
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