ERP Database Engineer; MSDynamics & SQL Server

We are seeking a highly skilled SQL Server Data Administrator to join our team. Our client is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Provides architecture and development for new Dynamics AX interfaces and internal modifications as necessary
• Provides architecture and development across all supported SQL server features/components such as:
  High Availability, Disaster Recovery, SQL Server monitoring, Data Collection, and others utilizing T-SQL, Power Shell and .Net development tools
• Focuses on further increasing the levels of automation and self-service
• Collaborates with key vendors and Embedded IT teams in providing innovative added value solutions to the company’s SQL Server infrastructure

Other key responsibilities include:

• Research new SQL Server features and provide recommendations on their implementation in the company environment
• Participate in designing and implementing new solutions utilizing SQL Server features
• Provide detailed documentation, technical presentations and training for development and support teams
• Drive problem resolution and root cause analysis across the technology stack
• Participate in the resolution of database availability, capacity, and performance issues
• Contribute to ongoing improvement of internal processes and SQL Server tools

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience in ERP systems
• Experience in relational database data warehouse development and maintenance
• 5+ years of experience in an SQL Server Data Administration role
• 3 + years of experience as a Senior Professional DBA
• 3 + years of experience developing applications in Transact SQL
• Hands on experience working with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) from concept to production delivery
• Experience working on initiatives across multiple IT disciplines
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of and adherence to SDLC standards
• Demonstrated ability to interface with collaborative work groups to resolve service issues
• Ability to participate and drive problem resolution and root cause analysis
• Ability to analyze situations and develop solutions
• Strong written and verbal communications skills including the ability to communicate technical and business information to both technical and non-technical people
• Proven ability to establish strong partnerships with customers, vendors and peers
• Must be able to work with a diverse workgroup made up of various cultural backgrounds, both remote and local employees
• Must be able to work both as a team member and independently in multi-tasking fast-paced deadline driven environment

This is a full-time position. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.