Position: Database Administrator(DBA) Microsoft SQL Server
Company: Lime Systems
Category: SQL
Experience required: 2y
English level: intermediate

Lime Systems, a leading developer of banking software in Ukraine, offers a comprehensive system for automating the full cycle of banking activities. We are currently seeking a highly qualified Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team.

Requirements:

Strong knowledge of MS SQL architecture and working principles;
Practical experience (3+ years) in administering, maintaining, installing/upgrading MSSQL versions 2016 and above;
Experience working with OLTP systems and expertise in T-SQL and query optimization;
Experience resolving performance issues, configuring monitoring to detect bottlenecks and potential problems;
Knowledge and experience working with Always On Availability Groups;
Experience in administering and configuring/supporting MS Windows server operating systems;
Experience working with virtualization systems such as VMware and Hyper-V.

Preferred qualifications:

Availability to support systems 24/7;
Knowledge and experience with SSIS/SSRS;
Experience administering Linux and supporting MS SQL under Linux;
Knowledge and experience working with MS SQL in containers;
Knowledge of server hardware and fine-tuning MS SQL;
Experience with SQL on cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS is also highly desirable.

Responsibilities:

Provide 24/7 support for high-traffic OLTP databases on MS SQL (2016-2022);
Optimize database infrastructure, monitor and resolve performance and continuous operation issues of the DBMS;
Configure/support high availability/backup/restore, instance deployment, upgrades, migrations;
Manage access to databases, provide consultations on DBMS and related software;
Collaborate with other departments within the company to address issues and provide assistance;
Participate in resolving emergency situations with server software;
Develop and apply best practices for working effectively with databases, write internal documentation, regulations and instructions;
Independently or with the help of vendors/clients, identify and solve problems, analyze causes, and develop plans to prevent similar situations from recurring in the future.

We value:

Proactivity and ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
Responsibility, accuracy, and diligence in work;
Desire for professional development in this field.