Sr Database Administrator

ACI Worldwide•Norcross, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

ACI Worldwide is looking to fill one Sr. Database Administrator position based out of its Norcross, Georgia office located at 705 Westech Drive NW, Norcross, GA 30092 (may telecommute part of time from home residence within Atlanta, GA MSA). Job Summary: Responsible for the 24/7 support and operational management and maintenance of SQL databases. This role involves ensuring database reliability, performance, and security, as well as automating routine tasks and supporting the development team.

Requirements

10 years’ experience in SQL database administration and operations including proficiency in SQL Server (SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS).
10 years’ experience with database performance tuning and optimization, including monitoring system health and performance and optimize SQL queries and database structures and creating and adjusting thresholds for monitoring and alerts.
10 years’ experience with replication tools (GoldenGate, SQL replication, shareplex).
10 years’ experience in operations, supporting production Financial Applications, in a zero-downtime environment (including identification and resolution of database issues, including performance bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities).
7 years’ working with Ansible and Terraform (including writing and maintaining SQL scripts, stored procedures, and functions and automation of routine tasks such as installs, Provisionin, Patching, Upgrade, Cluster creations).
7 years’ experience working with other database technologies (Cassandra and Oracle).
5 years’ working knowledge of PL/SQL (for Oracle).
Any amount of professional experience with database security and compliance standards and cloud-based database solutions (e.g., Azure SQL Database).
Exhibit ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and work daily with Devops, Infrastructure, Network, Storage Teams, 3rd party vendors.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain SQL databases to ensure high availability and optimal performance.
Monitor database performance and implement performance tuning measures.
Develop and implement database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery plans.
Ensure database security and compliance with industry standards.
Automate routine database maintenance tasks.
Collaborate with IT and development teams to support database operations.
Troubleshoot and resolve database issues in a timely manner.
Maintain database documentation and operational procedures.
Stay updated with the latest database technologies and best practices.