Iris's direct client, a leader in financial services, is looking to hire a strong SQL Database Administrator for a Long-Term Contract based in Newark, NJ.

Job title: SQL Database Administrator

Location: Hybrid (Newark, NJ)

Duration: 18 Months

Skills: SQL Server database administrator, performance tuning, Linux, etc.

Job description:

Our Role:

We are looking for an astute, determined professional like you to fulfil a Database Engineering role within our Technology Solutions Group. You will showcase your success in a fast-paced environment through collaboration, ownership and innovation. Your expertise in emerging trends and practices will evoke stimulating discussions around optimization and change to help keep our competitive edge.

Your Impact:

1. Build and maintain new and existing applications in preparation for a large-scale architectural migration within an Agile function.
2. Align with the Product Owner and Scrum Master in assessing business needs and transforming them into scalable applications.
3. Design, implement, and maintain database systems, primarily with SQL Server
4. Performance database performance tuning, including query optimization, indexing, and partitioning
5. Monitor database performance and proactively identify and resolve issues
6. Coordinate database operations, such as upgrades and migrations
7. Provide technical support to application developers and end users

Requirement:

1. 9+ years of SQL Server database administrator experience,
2. 5+ years of experience in database performance tuning and optimization techniques.
3. 2+ years of experience in a Linux based environment.
4. Experience in working with Fixed Income products.