Radial

Sr. SQL DBA

Radial • $110K — $130K *
Boston, MA 02115In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10+ years of hands-on experience with SQL Server
  • Microsoft certification for SQL Server is advantageous
  • Experience in investment/hedge fund or financial services is highly desired
  • Must thrive in a schedule-driven, regulated, and compliance-focused environment
  • Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills are essential
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting
  • Flexibility for after-hours and weekend work, with 24x7 on-call support

Responsibilities

  • Plan architecture and infrastructure for a financial database systems environment with over 60 SQL Server instances
  • Design installation scripts, automation, and supporting documentation for high-availability SQL Server environments
  • Collaborate with business analysts and software developers to support and develop applications in a dynamic environment
  • Mentor junior team members through training and workshops
  • Develop and implement database backup, recovery, and business continuity solutions
  • Automate database security management to protect confidential information
  • Create documentation and best practices for various database management tasks

Benefits

  • Mentorship opportunities for professional growth
  • Engagement in innovative technology initiatives
  • Collaboration with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment
  • Flexible scheduling and after-hours work for those who thrive on challenges
  • Opportunity to influence the direction of the firm's data strategy
Full Job Description
This position will have heavily influence of the direction of the team, and in turn the firms' data strategy.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, personable, and have an ability to effectively use their technical skills to design, and communicate, new solutions and approaches to the business and development teams.

This position is roughly 1/3 Operational duties, 1/3 Architecture and Design duties, and 1/3 implementation of approved solutions.

A strong skill set in Microsoft SQL Server and related tools is a must have, with additional experience in complementary Big Data solutions an advantage.

Typical Duties:

  • Plan architecture and infrastructure for a financial database systems environment with 60+ SQL Server instances, from 2012 - 2016
  • Plan new technology initiatives to add value to the business
  • Design installation scripts and automation; configure and write supporting documentation for a high-availability SQL Server database environment in support of financial services applications and products
  • Work closely with business analysts and software developers to support existing applications and create new products in a fast-paced dynamic software development environment
  • Mentor junior team members through training, workshops etc.
  • Design and assist with database backup and recovery and ensure a business continuity planning solution
  • Create documentation and best practices for access and controls, benchmarking, policy management, backups and recovery, performance, reliability, usability and support
  • Create SQL and Powershell scripts and stored procedures for recurring tasks
  • Automate the management of database security to ensure the integrity of all confidential participant, client and employee information
  • Assist and design stress testing of new applications before deployment to production servers
  • Develop automated policies for database code to ensure compliance with company database standards and Microsoft best practices
  • Provide cross training to other engineers as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Requires 7-10+ years of direct, hands-on experience with SQL Server
  • Microsoft certification for SQL Server advantageous
  • Experience with an investment/hedge fund or financial services company highly desired.
  • Must be able to work in a schedule-driven, regulated and Compliance driven environment. Timing is a critical function.
  • Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills are essential.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team will be critical to this role.
  • Must set high standards and integrity while motivating the team to succeed
  • Flexibility with regards to scheduling, including after hours and weekends, is required. 24x7 on call support for scheduled days required. Ability to travel to other data centers required.
  • Drive, energy, enthusiasm, maturity and confidence are all qualities we are looking for

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About Radial

Radial is a leading provider of e-commerce technology and operations solutions for retailers and brands. The company offers a range of services, including order management, payment processing, fraud detection, and customer care. Radial's solutions are designed to help retailers and brands improve their online shopping experiences, increase sales, and reduce costs. The company serves a wide range of industries, including fashion, beauty, electronics, and home goods. Radial is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, and has operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Learn more about Radial
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Business Services
Founded
1999
* Ladders Estimates

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