Sr. SQL Database Admin/engineer- Nearshore - Bogota, Colombia - Staffcare

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Bogota, Colombia

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Carolina González

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Descripción

Title
:
Senior SQL Database Administrator/Engineer

Location
:
Bogota, Colombia
Duration
:12+ Months

Job Title:
Senior SQL Database Administrator/Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and administer SQL Server databases across multiple environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
Lead the migration efforts from SQL Server 2008 to current versions, including planning, execution, and postmigration optimization.
Implement and maintain database clustering solutions to ensure scalability and fault tolerance.
Collaborate with internal teams to identify database requirements, design solutions, and optimize database performance.
Provide technical expertise and support to existing DBA teams, assisting in troubleshooting complex database issues and implementing best practices.
Develop and maintain documentation related to database configurations, processes, and procedures.
Perform regular database backups, disaster recovery planning, and testing to ensure data integrity and availability.
Monitor database systems to proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and other issues.
Stay updated with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in database administration and SQL Server management.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in SQL Server database administration and engineering.
Strong proficiency in SQL Server database management, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Extensive experience in planning and executing SQL Server upgrades, particularly from SQL Server 2008 to newer versions.
Handson experience with database clustering technologies (e.g., Windows Failover Clustering, Always On Availability Groups).
Solid understanding of database performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies.
Experience working in a collaborative team environment, providing support and mentorship to junior DBA staff.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Relevant certifications such as

Microsoft Certified:
Azure Database Administrator Associate or

Microsoft Certified:
Data Management and Analytics are a plus.

Job Type:
Contract

Contract length: 12 months

Salary:
$8,684,639 - $13,215,755 per month