About your role:
At Fiserv, a successful Senior DBA Engineer II (MSSQL) drives the architecture, design, and implementation of SQL Server solutions, fostering efficiency and scalability. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will manage SQL Server documentation, build automation processes, and ensure high-performance database operations. Your role is essential in contributing to the seamless integration of database solutions, enhancing overall operational effectiveness as we lead the fintech industry. You will ensure database security measures are in place, including encryption and access controls, to protect sensitive data.
What you’ll do:
- Develop efficient data models and database schemas supporting critical business applications while working closely with application development teams, providing guidance on best practices for database integration.
- Create and maintain detailed architectural documentation to facilitate knowledge transfer and team alignment.
- Implement and maintain scripts and tools to automate database deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
- Monitor and tune SQL Server performance, troubleshooting issues to ensure optimal operation.
- Conduct performance testing and implement necessary adjustments for database systems.
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME), supporting other DBAs and technical teams on complex database issues and projects.
- Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, and patching to keep systems up to date and secure.
- Assess new SQL Server features and enhancements, recommending and implementing upgrades as necessary.
Experience you’ll need to have:
- 7+ years of experience in SQL Server database architecture and engineering.
- 7+ years of experience in T-SQL, performance tuning, indexing, and database design.
- 7+ years of experience with SQL Server versions 2012 and above, including high-availability solutions (e.g., Always On Availability Groups).
- 7+ years of experience with monitoring tools such as Splunk or Dynatrace.
- 7+ years of strong scripting skills using PowerShell or other automation languages.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, and/or equivalent military experience.
Experience that would be great to have:
- Experience with cloud database solutions such as Azure SQL or AWS RDS for SQL Server.
- Experience in relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator).
- Strong analytical skills demonstrated over the past 8+ years as well as problem-solving abilities to navigate complex database issues.
- Effective and proven communication skills, capable of collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders over a minimum of 8 years of experience.
How you’ll work::
- This role requires being on-call during non-standard and/or overnight hours on a rotational basis.
- This role requires use of a computer and audio equipment.
Important information about this role:
- This is a full-time, direct-hire position, and no contract options for unsolicited agency submissions will be considered.
- All offers of employment are contingent on standard background checks. Fiserv and certain of its affiliated companies are federal, state, and/or local government contractors. Should this position support a Federal Government contract, now or in the future, the successful candidate will be subject to a background check conducted by the U.S. Government to determine eligibility and suitability for federal contract employment for public trust or sensitive positions. Positions that support state and/or local contracts also may require additional background checks to determine eligibility and suitability.
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