Middle DBA

We are looking for a Middle Database Administrator to join our international team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, testing, protecting, operating, and maintaining client databases.

Work at Exadel - Who We Are:
Since 1998, Exadel has been engineering its products and custom software for clients of all sizes. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Exadel has 2,800+ employees in development centers across America, Europe, and Asia. People drive Exadel’s success and are at the core of our values.

Our customer is the biggest investment bank from Latin America, operating in Investment Banking, Corporate Lending, Sales & Trading, Wealth Management, Asset Management, SME, Digital Investments and Banking. Since inception, in 1983, the Bank has been run based on a meritocratic partnership culture, focused on clients, excellence and a long-term vision. We have cemented our status as one of the most innovative sector players and have won numerous national and international awards. We currently have almost 6,000 employees in offices across Brazil, as well as in Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Mexico, the US, Portugal and England.

Project Team:
When you join our team, you'll immerse yourself in a culture where teammates support each other and work collaboratively to achieve better results. We believe that together, we are better, and we can continue to find brilliant solutions by sharing ideas and constantly developing as individuals and as a team.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline
Extensive knowledge of SQL tools
Experience in Database Performance, Development and Maintenance
In-depth understanding of database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring requirements
Familiarity with relational and dimensional data modeling
Extensive knowledge in database design, implementation and conversion
Knowledge of scripts such as Shell, PowerShell and Unix preferred
Experience with SSAS, SSIS and SSRS
Desirable market certifications for Oracle and SQL Server databases
Practical knowledge of Linux and Windows Server infrastructures
Extensive knowledge of database technologies (MySQL, MS SQL, PostgreSQL Oracle, MongoDB)
Experience with cloud services (AWS required, Azure preferred)
Document routine database administration activities
Support big data ETL activities on the operating platform, as well as creating and modifying database administration reports
Integrate a database with corporate applications
Develop SQL statements (T-SQL/PL-SQL) to participate in database administration activities

Journey 12X36  

Responsibilities:

Create and configure new bank instances, including availability groups and failover clustering
Facilitate brainstorming meetings to review, analyze and evaluate systems and business needs
Responsible for database backup and recovery methods, database access security and integrity, physical data storage design, and data storage administration
Assists in selecting a database management system and maintaining database performance
Participate in continuous process improvement
Download and install service packs and database updates.
Configure and maintain SQL security controls
Make recommendations for the system architecture in accordance with the best practices of the platform for which it operates
Manage database backup and recovery, as well as disaster recovery planning, in a meaningful way with time management
Create, change and improve database maintenance tasks and plans
Proactively monitor database maintenance tasks, troubleshooting failed processes and resolving issues as quickly as possible
Analyze and troubleshoot database slowness and low performance
Responsible for analyzing and configuring SQL queries
Responsible for database migrations and server updates

Advantages of Working with Exadel:

Transparent Career Roadmap
The HR manager accompanies each employee on their first steps in the company and assists them in achieving future professional goals
Exadel is a global company with 30+ offices in 15+ countries. Employees can discover new places to live and work and transfer to any location with an Exadel production office. The HR manager and the Global Mobility specialist accompany the employee and assist throughout the relocation process
Your career growth is in your hands, so each Exadeller decides when to level up and initiate performance assessments. The management team supports career planning and the discovery of new tech stacks and languages

Learning & Development Opportunities
Each Exadeller is given a $1,000 yearly budget for self-education, which includes certifications, training sessions, meetups, conferences, and educational materials
Employees participate actively and benefit from the knowledge-sharing environment across seven practice units: Digital Marketing Technologies, Content Marketing, AI, QA, QAA, Agile, and DevOps
Employees can find recordings from meetups and trainings on Exadel’s Internal Learning System

Work & Life Balance
Each Exadeller is in charge of managing their workflow independently without being micromanaged at every step; it is, however, important that an employee always attends meetings, logs their time, and meets deadlines
Operating from the office, or remotely, depends on which mode the employee prefers. Hybrid or remote mode staff will receive the necessary equipment before their first working day. For those who prefer to work in-office, the office network offers up-to-date equipment, good facilities, and a warm collaborative environment
The team meets at two annual team-building events across locations; in addition there are team events such as Pizza Days, Programmer’s Day, informal meetups, board game parties, and sports initiatives

Employee Perks & Bonuses
The Exadel referral program covers all regions and involves recognition for hired recommended professionals. Depending on the location and the position, an employee receives a monetary bonus for recommending a candidate to Exadel who ends up being hired
Employees collect coins for numerous project activities, exchanging them for products or services of their choice available on the Exadel store
Volunteers for mentoring, interviewing, performing assessments, and participation in community meet-ups, get additional monetary bonuses
Location-dependent, Exadellers can access benefit platforms with vouchers for online stores, medical insurance reimbursement, sports membership fees, vacations, and childbirth bonuses