Business Intelligence Database Administrator

Business Intelligence Database Administrator

Ameris Bank is a purpose-driven company, dedicated to bringing financial peace of mind to communities, one person at a time. Whether a customer wants to grow their business, buy a home, or feel confident in their retirement plan, they have a partner in Ameris Bank. We serve customers in our locations across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and nationwide through our extensive digital offerings and mobile app.

Delivering financial peace of mind starts with a team that values integrity and rewards ingenuity. At Ameris, you'll find teammates who are inclusive, collaborative problem-solvers who go the extra mile to support one another and to meet every customer's needs. When teammates are empowered and bring their diverse perspectives to the table, we create the best possible outcomes for our customers.

At Ameris, we know that a growth mindset is key for high performance and fosters an environment that prioritizes continuous improvement. Teammates have access to Employee Resource Groups that serve as advocates and purpose and how you can bring it to life as an Ameris Bank teammate.

Job Summary

The Business Intelligence Database Administrator is responsible for monitoring and administering the underlying SQL Servers that support the Enterprise Data Warehouse. This position requires the ability to secure and optimize SQL Server performance, develop ETL processes to move data from various sources and targets, and support and develop reporting in Power BI and SSRS as needed to support the overall team.

This position will interact and work extensively within the Microsoft SQL Server Business Intelligence stack including SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, and Power BI. Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze and document business reporting requirements and identify the appropriate reporting mechanism that can meet those requirements.
• Work with the Business Intelligence Architect to design appropriate solutions to ensure that systems can meet stakeholder expectations.
• Create functional requirements and design documents to ensure business requirements are accurately recorded.
• Continually strive to improve the efficiency and usability of our BI solutions and other systems by leveraging ongoing research and understanding of business needs.
• Assist other developers, analysts, and designers in conceptualizing and developing business intelligence solutions.
• Provide expertise and support to end users and other members of the IT support team.
• Conduct research on emerging development tools and strategies.
• Work with all levels of business both verbally and in writing to determine business needs and how to address them with business intelligence tools and platforms.
• Work with Business Intelligence Architect to create models within the data warehouse and/or changes to existing data stores.
• Design and manage data warehouse improvement and growth projects.
• Identify data discrepancies and data quality issues, and work to ensure data consistency and integrity.
• Diagnose and resolve data warehouse access and performance issues.
• Execute data warehouse configuration and performance tuning.
• Monitor system details within the data warehouse, including stored procedures, indexes, partitions, query execution time, and implement efficiency improvements.
• Work closely with Information Security team to ensure that appropriate measures are being taken to secure data.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.
• Responds promptly to customer needs.
• Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;…