Installs database software and software related to languages and tools that utilize the database. Develops and documents enhanced procedures for testing new database software, software tool, and language interface releases. Assures the proper functioning of new database software releases by following testing procedures for all software components. Identifies and resolves most issues pertaining to the standards and procedures, conversion, training, operational and monitoring changes, and application development associated with new database software releases. Supports application testing of and cutover to new database software releases.
Helps sell the benefits of new database software releases and products to the organization.
Provides consultation and technical support for the systems development staff in the design, programming, tuning and installation of database systems. Understands and follows standards and procedures. Suggests, obtains approval for, and implements improvements to existing standards and procedures. Restores the database from backup and performs database recoveries. Develops and implements effective mechanisms for offloading and protecting before and after images of database updates.