Download wildlife - Seasalt

JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title:
Database Administrator
Location:
Falmouth, Cornwall
Reporting To: Head of Business Systems
Primary Objectives
 Ensure availability and uptime of the business’s critical database systems through:
o Capacity planning and performance tuning and
o Monitoring and troubleshooting of database performance
 Maintenance of the SQL database structures and database instances used for Microsoft AX
and Visual 2000
 Working with the infrastructure team to maintain a disaster recovery plan and carry out DR
testing
 Work with technical, project and functional staff to ensure database integrity and security
 Provide documentation and control of all database changes and developments
Main Tasks and Key Areas of Work
 Establishing the needs of users and monitoring user access and security;
 Monitoring performance and managing parameters to provide fast responses to front-end
users
 Working with the BI reporting lead to ensure databases, data warehouses and reporting tools
are available and performing adequately
 Working with the BI reporting lead and other members of the business systems team in
database design
 Backup and recovery of the SQL databases
 Data Warehouse planning and development
 Maintenance of the Data Warehouse Infrastructure
 Data Cleansing using Data Quality Services
 Designing and maintaining T-SQL scripts and queries
 Monitoring and maintaining database replication and performance
 Liaising with infrastructure and data teams to ensure successful deployments and changes to
ERP instances and environments
 Installing and testing new versions of the DBMS
 Writing and maintaining database documentation, including data standards, procedures and
definitions for the data dictionary
 Developing, managing and testing back-up and recovery plans
 Ensuring that storage and archiving procedures are in place and followed accordingly
 Producing performance reports
Measurable Performance Targets
 Systems uptime and application availability
 Upgrades and developments are delivered to schedule
 Backup completed and restorations available
 Department and company objectives achieved
Scope of Authority
 Gain approval from relevant senior management for particular projects
 Propose developments for budget approval
 Propose new processes for approval
 To work with other departments where necessary to achieve your targets
Other specific requirements of the post:
 Keep confidential all company business
 Ability to work hours as required by the business
 To represent Seasalt Limited and promote its brand image through all activities
Person specification for this post
ASSESSMENT
CRITERA
QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
GCSE English & Maths Grade C or
above
DESIRABLE SKILLS
Degree / A levels in
relevant subject
(computer science)
HOW
IDENTIFIED
CV
MCSA SQL Server 2012
WORK RELATED
EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS
A good knowledge of Microsoft
Operating Systems and office
applications
Solid understanding of relational
database systems
Proven Experience of
Troubleshooting SQL including
Database Integrity analysis,
performance assessment,
deadlocking, log and connectivity
issues
Practical experience of performance
tuning MS SQL Server
Other Technical
Qualifications
Other open source
database systems
(MySQL)
Storage and Networking
Retail and e-commerce
experience
Experience following
change and release
management processes
Familiarity with
deploying MS SQL
monitoring and alerting
tools
Practical experience of SQL Server
tools, query optimisation, T-SQL and
SQL profiler
Experience of Seasalt
current systems
A constant learner, familiar with
current technology
Experience of Microsoft
AX
Experience of working in a fast paced
deadline driven environment
CV &
interview
PERSONAL SKILLS/
QUALITIES
Strong organisational and planning
skills
Interview
Excellent communication skills
Self-motivated, driven and proactive,
takes the initiative
Team worker
Flexible and adaptable; able to
manage multiple priorities
Loyal
Excellent evaluative and problemsolving skills
Able to work under pressure and
remain calm when dealing with a
crisis
The ability to deliver tasks as well as
delegate tasks
SPECIAL WORKING
CONDITIONS
Evenings and weekends on odd
occasions.
CV &
interview