Senior Database Administrator SQL Server

Senior Database Administrator-SQL Server

Would you be interested in pursuing an opportunity as a Senior Database Administrator?
 

Are you excited by the prospect of working for industry leader in Energy Technology?

About the team

Baker Hughes' Digital Technology team provide and create tech solutions to cater to the needs of our customers. As a global team we collaborative to provide cutting-edge solutions to solve our customer's problems. We support them by providing materials management, planning, inventory and warehouse solutions.

Partner with the best

As a Senior Database Administrator, you should have strong experience as a DBA, including hands-on experience with SQL Server Administration, administration, performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting on premise as well as Cloud.

As a Senior Database Administrator, you will be responsible for:

• Utilising shell scripting and PowerShell to automate SQL Server administration tasks, including backup processes, performance monitoring, and routine maintenance activities
• Implementing and managing cloud DevOps automation tools and pipelines to streamline database deployments, updates, and infrastructure management in cloud environments
• Working with database and application teams to design database architectures and develop a robust support model, ensuring alignment with application requirements and business goals
• Overseeing and managing SQL Server licensing, ensuring compliance with vendor agreements and optimising licence usage to meet organisational needs and budgetary constraints
• Installing, configuring, and maintaining SQL Server instances, including SQL Server clustering, replication, and AlwaysOn
• Monitoring database performance, implement performance tuning, and optimise SQL queries
• Planning and executing database backups, restoration, and disaster recovery plans
• Implementing and managing database security (user roles, permissions, data encryption)
• Ensuring compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements regarding data security and privacy
• Planning and executing data migrations, including version upgrades and data conversions
• Implementing and managing data integration solutions using SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) or similar ETL tools
• Maintaining comprehensive documentation of database configurations, procedures, and policies
• Generating and analysing reports on database performance, usage, and issues

Fuel your passion
 

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be a graduate in Computer Science, IT or similar or demonstrate equivalent professional work experience
• Demonstrate good experience in leading programs or projects
• Have minimum 7-8 years of experience as a SQL Server DBA in a production environment
• Have Proven experience with SQL Server versions [2016 & above], in supporting high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions, including clustering, replication, and AlwaysOn Availability Groups
• Have Strong knowledge of SQL Server architecture, including installation, configuration, and maintenance
• Have Expertise in performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting database issues
• Have Proficiency in T-SQL scripting and SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
• Have Experience with backup and recovery strategies, as well as security management (roles, permissions, encryption)
• Have Familiarity with PowerShell and shell scripting for automation
• Have Knowledge of cloud-based SQL solutions (eg, Azure SQL Database)
• Have Understanding of DevOps principles and experience with CI/CD pipelines for database deployment

Work in a way that works for you
 

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:
 

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working with us
 

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
 

Working for you
 

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:
 

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

About Us:We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.
Join Us:Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

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