Senior Azure SQL Database Engineer
We are seeking a talented Senior Azure SQL Database Engineer to join our Insurance Database Operations team.
The database team is responsible for the design, administration, and daily operation of critical systems that support our clients' Production, Disaster Recovery, and Test environments in cloud database environment, with a heavy emphasis on SQL Server, Azure SQL Managed Instance Databases.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure the availability and optimization of SQL Servers Hosted and IaaS SQL VM in Azure.
* Experience with Azure SQL Database and Managed Instance in Azure.
* Monitor performance on application databases, queries and suggest/apply continuous tuning.
* Work closely with application teams and other Stakeholders in identifying issues related to MSSQL.
* Make sure to follow technical standards and operational procedures to meet database performance, High Availability, replication, scalability, and security requirements in both hosted and cloud environments.
We are looking for an expert SQL Server database engineer in an Azure environment. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of SQL Server database internals, database design patterns, and be able to provide insightful problem solving.
You will work closely with Database manager/senior leadership, collaborate with various Application support and engineering teams to optimize database performance and reliability.
Senior Database Performance Engineers are encouraged and supported to acquire relevant Azure certifications (e.g. DP-300, DP-900, AZ-900 Exam).
The DBA will perform reviews on the design and code frequently to ensure the site standards are being adhered to.
Has a good technical understanding and provides technical support to application development teams when necessary.
About State Street
State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world.
We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.
Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance, and savings plans, among other perks.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.