Senior SQL Database Administrator

1 month ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Cognizant Full time

The Role

As a Senior SQL Database Administrator (DBA) at Cognizant your role will involve driving BAU and fostering transformation within our team. You will be a pivotal member of the SQL Server team, leading the transformation in the database domain and contributing to the successful enablement of our client's enterprise-wide IT strategy. Effective communication is key, as you'll support our team, collaborate with technical experts, and engage with stakeholders across different clients.

In this Senior SQL DBA role, you can expect to:

  • Be responsible for building and maintaining databases, designing database tables and structures, and optimising performance and stability
  • Establish database roadmap and drive continuous improvements
  • Support daily operations in the database
  • Contribute to the design, implementation and architecture of any changes to the customer's database environment.

To apply for this Senior SQL DBA role, your soft skills, expertise, and experience should include:

  • Proficiency in managing MSSQL Server databases and related technologies including SQL Tools, Azure Data Studio, PowerBI, etc.
  • Knowledge of relational databases and their design principles.
  • Problem-solving abilities for query optimization and debugging.
  • Attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively with IT teams.
  • T-SQL, PowerShell and Unix shell scripting skills.
  • Familiarity with common database analytic, integration and reporting services (e.g. SSAS, SSIS, SSRS)

Benefits
Joining Cognizant will give you the opportunity to learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry, while having your finger on the pulse of emerging industry trends and working on the cutting edge of technology in your field of expertise.

We recognize that our people perform at their best when they feel valued as significant contributors and that is why at Cognizant, taking care of our employees is a priority:

  • You can pursue innovative career tracks and opportunities here
  • You can enhance your professional development through education and dedicated training
  • We'll give you the skills you need to keep pace with the changing workplace while our compensation, benefits and wellness packages help you stay healthy and plan for the future.

Please reach out to our friendly and welcoming team today to apply and register your interest for this full-time hybrid Senior SQL DBA position in Auckland.

At Cognizant, we engineer modern businesses to improve everyday life because we're dedicated to making a lasting impact. Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at or @cognizant.



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