The Role
Administer and optimize MS SQL Server databases, including migrations, upgrades, high availability, backup and disaster recovery. Lead database projects, establish standards, troubleshoot complex performance issues, monitor health and availability, strengthen security, automate processes, and document changes. The role also supports cloud database solutions and other relational and NoSQL systems while fostering team collaboration and continuous learning.
Summary Generated by Built In
Responsibilities:
- Foster a collaborative and productive team environment, encouraging professional growth and continuous learning.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute database projects, including migrations, upgrades, and new implementations.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of MS SQL Server databases.
- Develop and enforce database best practices and standards, including backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Provide expert-level support and troubleshooting for MS SQL Server databases, including complex query optimization and performance tuning.
- Stay up to date with the latest developments and best practices in database technologies, particularly MS SQL Server.
- Manage, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases
- Monitor system's health and performance and ensure high levels of performance, availability, sustainability, and security
- Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in database administration and development with a focus on MS SQL Server.
- Extensive experience with performance tuning, query optimization, and database design.
- In-depth knowledge of MS SQL Server, including SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), T-SQL, and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
- Experience with high availability solutions such as Always On Availability Groups, replication, and failover clustering.
- Proficiency in database security, backup and recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
- Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: SQL Server Database Development, or similar.
- Experience with cloud-based database solutions (e.g., AWS RDS, Amazon Aurora).
- Knowledge of other database systems like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
- Benefits:
- Working in a successful leading company in the growing automotive industry
- A dynamic, energetic, and supportive work environment
- Cutting edge technologies
- Being exposed to and working with a variety of interfaces and customers
- Meeting complex project requirements for customers across the globe
- Flexible & Hybrid work environment
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Master’s degree
- 5–7 years of experience in database administration and development focused on MS SQL Server
- Extensive experience with performance tuning, query optimization, and database design
- In-depth knowledge of MS SQL Server, SSMS, T-SQL, and SSRS
- Experience with Always On Availability Groups, replication, and failover clustering
- Proficiency in database security, backup and recovery, and disaster recovery planning
- Microsoft SQL Server Database Development certification or similar
- Experience with cloud-based database solutions such as AWS RDS or Amazon Aurora
- Knowledge of MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
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The Company
What We Do
Questar Auto Technologies is a predictive vehicle health company introducing cutting-edge AI technology for automotive. Our technology consists of AI-based analytics software, advanced telematics, and years of accumulated data and intimate familiarity with automotive pain points. Questar uses unique prediction models that will provide accurate prognosis of future vehicle health events before they affect our customers – automakers, Tier 1 suppliers, and fleets, and help them unlock the value of vehicle data. These deep insights will change the way fleets are managed, optimize expenditure, increase operational efficiency and safety with a clear and aggressive ROI.
