The DBA team is responsible for production support of all SQL Server databases, most of them located in Paris. Support activities will include:

• Monitoring and capacity management
• Backup and recovery
• Performance analysis
• New database/server architecture and builds
• Ad-hoc consulting to application teams
• General incident and service request resolution
• Change Management

As a part of this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the required performance of a highly demanding service with multiple critical databases. Your contribution will be crucial in maintaining a high availability environment and optimizing the stability and performance of the services within the scope.

Requirements:

• Administration MS-SQL infrastructures (2012 to 2022)
• Expertise on High Availability environments (SQL Server AlwaysOn)
• Team and collaborative working to develop and deliver appropriate solutions skills.
• Experience of delivering strategic priorities within strict timelines.
• Customer service-oriented skills.
• Very good communication skills in English (oral and written); knowledge of French is a plus
• ITIL Foundation knowledge will be desirable
• On site presence (hybrid mode) and on call support is expected

Responsibilities:

• Preserve and optimize the performance of critical databases to meet the demanding service requirements.
• Maintain a high availability environment for the databases, ensuring continuous accessibility and minimal downtime.
• Collaborate closely with technical peers to exchange experiences and identify solutions for enhancing stability and performance.
• Communicate effectively with the management team, providing clear updates and reports as required.
• Focus on enhancing core skill sets, acquiring new skills, and actively sharing knowledge with colleagues.
• Adhere to ITIL methodology in daily operations across all areas.
• Embrace a continuous learning mindset and strive to develop competencies within a large international group.

Competences:

• Eager to learn
• Analytical mind-set
• Be able to write a clear report of your activities
• Understand and follow written instructions and procedures
• Be able to provide updates to existing documentation and procedures
• Very good communication skills and capacity to provide feedback
• Teamwork – we work together and not as individuals
• Adherence to the team schedule
• Capacity to maintain focus on given tasks
• Be proactive
• Respect the processes