We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced DBA with a specialization in MS SQL Server to join our Cloud Development department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the database team, ensuring the performance, integrity, and security of our databases. This role requires a strong technical background in MS SQL Server, excellent leadership abilities, and the capability to manage multiple projects and team members effectively. As a Database Team Lead you will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical RDBMS systems.
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
Qualifications:
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
Who we are?
Questar Auto Technologies is a company at the forefront of the automotive industry, introducing innovative AI technology for predictive vehicle health & Driver behavior. We help our clients in the automotive sector, including automakers and fleet operators, to unlock the value of their vehicle data and make informed decisions through insights delivered to them through our systems. Our solution combines cutting-edge AI-based analytics software, advanced data analytics, and extensive experience in the automotive industry telematics. By performing deep learning both onboard vehicles and in the cloud, Questar's technology can predict potential issues before they occur, enabling proactive management of maintenance, drivers and mission, reducing TCO.
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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.
