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JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title:
Database Administrator – SQL DBA
Location:
Falmouth, Cornwall
Reporting To: Head of Business Systems
Primary Objectives
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
GCSE English & Maths Grade C or above
QUALIFICATIONS
WORK RELATED
EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS
A good knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems
and office applications
Other Technical Qualifications
Other open source database
systems (MySQL)
Solid understanding of relational database systems
Storage and Networking
Proven Experience of Troubleshooting SQL
including Database Integrity analysis, performance
assessment, deadlocking, log and connectivity
issues
Retail and e-commerce
experience
Practical experience of performance tuning MS SQL
Server
Experience following change
and release management
processes
Practical experience of SQL Server tools, query
optimisation, T-SQL and SQL profiler
Familiarity with deploying MS
SQL monitoring and alerting
tools
A constant learner, familiar with current
technology
Experience of Seasalt current
systems
Experience of working in a fast paced deadline
driven environment
Experience of Microsoft AX
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 problem-solving 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
Degree / A levels in relevant
subject (computer science)
MCSA SQL Server 2012
Strong organisational and planning skills
PERSONAL SKILLS/
QUALITIES
DESIRABLE SKILLS
Evenings and weekends on odd occasions.