For a leading energy provider we are looking for an accomplished Senior Database Specialist to serve as the single point of contact for all PostgreSQL-on-Azure topics within the Database Services Team. You will support Real Time energy-trading, asset-management and predictive-maintenance applications and design secure, highly available database platforms, optimise performance, and coach colleagues across IT and Operations. The engagement is a 12-month contract, primarily remote or hybrid (preferred hubs : Baden CH, Madrid ES). The successful candidate must be willing and able to work on-site in Switzerland or Spain for roughly one week every five weeks.
Tasks & Responsibilities :
* Act as single point of contact & co-ordinate PostgreSQL (Azure) topics for the Database Services Team
* Define the best practice setup configuration and operation of PostgreSQL (Azure) systems for maximum security, stability and performance
* Implement and advise on Industry standard, best practice and creative database solutions
* Work closely with Operations, Development and Business teams to identify operational & performance issues
* Participate in the testing, delivery and deployment of database improvements through the software development life cycle and into production
* Use internal and external monitoring tools to identify trends in technical system performance
* Proactively lead and own database problems and incidents to resolution
* Implement alerting and processes to prevent and identify database issues to reduce operational and business impact
* Document and share knowledge to increase the overall technical understanding of the Operations and Development teams
* Communicate and cooperate with vendors on issue resolution
* Work collaboratively and professionally with others in cross functional teams to achieve goals
* Advise, influence and mentor to Development and Operations teams on database topics
Required Skills and Experience :
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant field or equivalent experience
* Senior level DBA experience (5+ years) supporting Production Applica-tions on PostgreSQL (Azure) & Microsoft's SQL Server platforms in a high pressure environment (eg Trading)
* Demonstrable experience of defining & implementing best practice configuration & operating standards for PostgreSQL (Azure)
* Experience of migrating to PostgreSQL (Azure)
* High availability and DR solutions
* Production system monitoring across all levels of the technology stack (Network, SAN, Servers, Database instance, Database)
* Performance tuning
* Microsoft's BI toolset : Analysis Services, Reporting Services, Integration Services & PowerBI
* Other database products & technologies, exposure to Oracle.
* Exposure to automating tasks using Powershell or community solutions
* Knowledge of IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) standards and the principles of service delivery
* Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
* Independence, initiative and team skills
* Flexible, motivated and able to work under pressure to deliver results & meet deadlines
* Ability to communicate complex subjects at different levels (eg to support, developers, senior managers & business colleagues)
Languages :
* English fluent written and spoken (corporate language)
Reference nr. : DO
Role : Senior Database Specialist % (m / w / d)
Industry : Energy
End date : 31.07.
If you are interested in this position, please send us your complete CV.
About us :
ITech Consult is an ISO : certified Swiss company with offices in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult specialises in the placement of highly qualified candidates for recruitment in the IT, Life Science & Engineering sectors.
We offer recruitment & payroll services. This is free of charge for our candidates and we do not charge any additional fees for payroll services.
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