Senior SQL DBA

POSITION SUMMARY
Aon Consulting Production Support Services team is looking for a Senior Database Administrator. This position is responsible for the database design, performance analysis and tuning as well as some server administration, monitoring and disaster recovery plans. The candidate will work closely with application development teams in US, Singapore and Shanghai to develop and support multiple applications. Candidates must have the desire and ability to grow beyond the typical DBA role working with software developers to design database applications. The ideal candidate would possess a thorough understanding of SQL Server databases and related technologies and experience in an application DBA role. The candidate must be a good team player and possess strong analytical and problem solving skills.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
•Assist in the design / implementation of database procedures and best practices.
•Work with internal and external customers to develop new value-added programs and data solutions with existing data warehouse structure.
•Interact with business user and project manager to understand the business process and requirements of the application.
•Perform database maintenance, monitoring, and performance tuning.
•Research and evaluate alternatives and recommend solutions for business issues.
•Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies.
•Provide support on software application/s by participating in continuous improvement efforts in enhancing performance and providing increased functionality.
•Mentor other DBAs on the team.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / SKILLS
•Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•8+ years of comprehensive programming and DBA background with solid experience in the systems development life cycle.
•Minimum 5 years of experience with developing software at the data layer in an SQL server environment using Transact-SQL.
•Requires 2-5 years of related experience in the design, maintenance, and administration of relational databases.
•Experience with mission critical and highly transactional RDBMS systems.
•Experience with schema design, database maintenance, and, performance tuning techniques.
•Knowledge of SQL Server backup and recovery methods.
•Experience in MS SQL Server 2000 / 2005 (2008 is a plus).
•MS SQL Server, ASP.NET, ASP, XSLT, XML, VB6, VB.NET.
•Software development skills in Object-Oriented programming Microsoft ASP or .NET.
•Ability to make good/sound decisions and use independent judgment.
•Ability to work in a team environment.
•Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Aon offers competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, continuing education & training, a unique internal advancement program, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at http://www.aon.com.
Aon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Requirements:
Expertise Information Technology-IT
Degree Bachelors
Job Type Full Time
Location US-New Jersey (NJ), US-New York (NY), US-NC-Winston Salem

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