Description

CTG is seeking to fill a Database Administrator IV opening for our client in New York.

Location: Remote

Duration: 6 month+ contract (ability to go long term)

Overview:

This is for an SQL DB Engineering position. Should have minimally 5+ years’ experience. Well versed in most SQL DBMS concepts and tasks including HA (AlwaysOn) concepts, recovery theory and models, basic ETL concepts, experienced in performance debugging and should possess better than average troubleshooting skills. This role will not be asked to author database code outside of internal infrastructure projects but may be asked to contribute to automation efforts. Preferred experience with ansible, PowerShell and Python or similar languages with the ability/mindset to quickly come up to speed on new languages. Expected to have good general overall IT knowledge on adjacent technologies - networking, storage etc. as they specifically relate to databases.

Provides expert solutioning with Relational Database Management System (RDBMS). Serve as Architect on new complex projects. Provides short and long-term strategic direction for internal application owners in alignment with department goals and their clients. Assists in managing client relations and expectations by serving as trusted advisor in setting customer expectations on application capabilities or application enhancements for assigned application(s) Company-wide. Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for RDBMS related enterprise-wide initiatives, complex discretionary projects, compliance/regulatory requirements and system changes due to contractual agreements or system maintenance, and as knowledge resource and mentor for less experienced staff. Works with internal application owners in defining optimum functional approaches to achieve efficient and effective RDBMS solutions to their application needs and improve the Company's Technology Portfolio and Database Development. Maintains a current understanding of assigned applications, enhancements, business process flows and impacting regulatory/compliance matters to ensure future requirements are met through value-added consultation with the business. Represents the Company at vendor executive Advisory Boards, user conferences and industry events. Owns business continuity and auditing processes.

Scope of Responsibilities:

The job holder works under supervision of a Senior Technology Manager and is highly proficient with expert level of technical RDMS knowledge and contributing to solution design, departmental strategies and resource allocations of the department. Responsibilities of the position may include problem resolution, systems development and day-to-day activities. This position assumes responsibility for contributing to the growth and development of less experienced personnel. The position provides and manages training and technical proficiency opportunities for continued staff development and provides backup to more experienced personnel as required. The job holder may be called upon to serve as a technical representative on committees, ad-hoc projects, etc. The position interacts, on a regular basis with Technology staff and leadership, Architecture, the application teams and leadership, as well as vendors.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Consult with internal application owners in analysis of short and long-range business requirements and recommend RDBMS changes that anticipate future business requirements.

• Build positive client relationships by addressing client needs in a manner that safeguards their business and customers, with minimal complexity, risks and costs.

• Build rapport within the organization, vendors and professional organizations to enhance the reputation of the team and Technology.

• Responsible for vendor/product analysis and recommendations.

• Translate business requirements to assist staff in preparing detailed functional specifications for database enhancements.

• Recommend RDBMS designs related to discretionary enhancement requests, business-as-usual process/efficiency efforts or production problem solutions based on business requirements and technology requirements.

• Identify issues and concerns from a design perspective to ensure they are considered and addressed up-front.

• Maintain a strong current understanding of the business environment supported to provide expert guidance for technical, business and operational impacts associated with a project or production problem.

• Provide guidance and training to less experienced personnel to contribute to their development.

• Manage, oversee and/or review execution of complex project plans to ensure understanding of tasks and dependencies and mitigation of issues.

• Focus on project execution and production support related to supporting applications.

• Work with internal and external application Technology stakeholders to review status of initiatives, compliance/regulatory changes, planned or potential vendor changes and contractual and/or system maintenance changes.

• Serve as SME to Application Database Services team in RDBMS functionality and testing efforts of RDBMS changes, inclusive of reviewing business requirements, functional specifications and preparing and executing testing to support employee development.

• Assist in coordinating completion of integrated testing efforts to ensure any issues or problems are identified in the test environment.

• Recommend RDBMS designs based on business requirements to support internal and external customer needs.

• Ensure identification and resolution of issues and concerns related to discretionary enhancement requests, application reliability changes and/or production problem resolution to proactively minimize any negative impact to owners of assigned applications and their users, customers and clients.

• Recommend new RDBMS technology and related policies or processes to enhance applications and ensure technical support provided clients is efficient and effective to meet internal and external customer needs.

• Provide functional feedback to internal application owners and technology stakeholders on current or proposed vendor software, including how RDBMS software changes/enhancements supports predefined business needs.

• Identify performance and effectiveness enhancement opportunities and recommend new policies and procedures that support improvement.

• Maintain internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.

• Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the Company brand.

• Understand and adhere to the Company's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company's Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.

• Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the Company brand.

• Maintain internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.

• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required:

• Associates degree and a minimum of 8 years RDBMS experience,

• OR in lieu of a degree,

• A combined minimum of 10 years higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 8 years RDBMS experience.

• Prior experience working simultaneously on multiple projects of a complex nature.

• Experience leading large system and RDBMS enhancements, conversions, and production problem resolution.

• Strong project management skills.

• Strong task management skills.

• Experience leading problem-solving efforts and lead in issue resolution.

• Mastery with RDBMS skills, tools and functions and familiarity.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent analytical skills.

• Excellent decision-making skills.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Strong lateral thinking skills.

• Experience working with others to independently connect disparate ideas into cohesive solutions.

• Excellent presentation skills.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with Bank applications, framework, business needs and RDBMS direction and framework.

• Awareness of the Company’s standards, business plan and strategic objectives with the ability to shape direction.

• Proven mentoring and leadership capabilities in RDBMS project analysis, design, development, troubleshooting and tuning efforts.

• Mastery level understanding of multiple RDBMS skills, tools and functions with advanced knowledge of operating systems.

• Previous experience in banking RDBMS support.

• CAPPM experience.

• Ability to understand businesses supported and their terminology.

• Ability to encourage teamwork and serve as role model when leading and directing others.

• Ability to understand technical, business and operational impacts of a project or problem.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided . For additional information, please contact Jamie Robinson at Jamie.Robinson@ctg.com . Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $70.00/hr to $85.00. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.

About Us

CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com .

Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified™ company across many of our global operations.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. Our Affirmative Action program serves to promote occupational equality and diversity through good faith efforts. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.

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ID 2024-10798

Title Database Administrator IV

Location US-