• Market Leading Global Financial Services Organisation
• Business Critical Software Upgrade Project for Major Global Markets
• SQL Server 2000, Stored Procedures, Triggers

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the world's most recognisable Financial Services organisations with operations all around the world. Two positions are being created in a business critical team that is responsible for the development, implementation and support for finance applications ⁄ systems across the globe.

They require two experienced SQL Database Administrators for a specific project of work on two market specific systems. A recent data migration and application software upgrade project has been completed for the Australian markets and the success of which they are looking to replicate in the two additional markets (1 Asia Pacific, 1 European). Both markets have specific variations in data configuration, so whilst looking to emulate the current successful project you will also be required to interact with the development team and business users to understand these differences.

The two positions will work together closely to identify synergies in the data mining, mapping, testing and optimisation of code for both markets. Due to the nature of the environment and expected downtimes for testing, there could be additional scope to assist with other areas of the business and specific input to the optimizing of existing stored procedures. The current database systems have evolved without formal review over time and require an experienced and diligent problem solver. 

Responsibilities include:

• Analysis of Data Configuration for Australian market
• Data migration ⁄ replication for two major global markets
• Data Conversion Project
• Profiling of Test Database
• Back end Database Work including Data Mining ⁄ Cleansing
• Optimisations ⁄ Performance Tuning
• Provide recommendations for SQL server upgrade strategy
• Participation in regular global conference calls (pre-post standard working day)

Technical skills required include:

• 3 - 5 Years Experience as a SQL DBA
• Strong understanding of SQL queries (including Stored Procedures, Triggers)
• Previous lead experience in Database conversion projects for SQL Server 2000

Non technical skills required include:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Self sufficient, highly motivated, resourceful individual
• Be a problem owner and solver with a logical approach to solving issues

The position requires the incumbent to have a broad range of IT skills and be capable of working in an environment that requires flexibility, problem solving, delegation and strong interpersonal skills.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume via the 'Apply Now' button accompanied with a cover letter addressing your suitability to the key criteria. Or for further information please contact Andrew Boyce on the telephone number below quoting reference AB973.

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