Sr. Engineer, Enterprise Data Systems

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP•New York, NY

4d•$150,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The Sr. Engineer, Enterprise Data Systems works directly with IS management and staff to create, manage, and maintain all Microsoft SQL Server database systems across the Firm and support related applications as needed. This role is responsible for maximizing application availability by minimizing database and application downtime, and for supporting the development, testing, integration, maintenance, and ongoing optimization of Firm systems that rely on SQL Server.

Requirements

5+ years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in an enterprise environment.
Familiarity with Windows server operating systems, and an understanding of server hardware as it relates to SQL Server, especially in the areas of CPU, RAM, and I/O subsystems, as well as an understanding of basic networking concepts.
Experience writing advanced SQL queries and stored procedures and troubleshooting their performance.
Thorough understanding of relational database design principles such as key selection, relationships, normalization, etc.
Strong working knowledge of SQL Server business intelligence tools (SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, Power BI etc.).
Able to work well under minimal supervision.
Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
Self-motivated with good time management and project management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to communicate effectively with people of varying technical expertise.
Experience providing technical support for a large, geographically dispersed organization.
Highly analytical and excellent problem solver.
Fast learner who adapts quickly.

Nice To Haves

Experience with scripting / programing languages such as PowerShell, .Net and C# will be a plus.
Experience managing and administering iManage Work document management system will be a plus.
Experience working with Intapp Integrate / Integration Builder / Boomi, and Intapp Walls will be a plus.
Microsoft SQL Server or other RDBMS certifications a plus.
iManage Work ICSE certifications a plus.
Boomi Certifications a plus

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain all SQL instances and databases to maximize system availability.
Promptly diagnose and resolve any issues as they arise, providing support to application owners as needed.
Configure and install Microsoft SQL Server, including log shipping, database mirroring, and AlwaysOn Availability Group setup.
Proactively manage and monitor SQL Server infrastructure, assisting teams to tune performance and remediate any issues utilizing the Database infrastructure.
Manage and maintain the Firm's Document Management System (iManage DMS), and the underlying databases, including periodic updates and enhancements.
Design, implement, and maintain data integrations between firm systems while enforcing data consistency.
Develop and update Power BI or SSRS reports based on user requirements and troubleshoot data refreshes.
Independently manage projects, adhering to established timelines and budget limits.
Manage ticketing queue, route, and resolve user requests in a timely manner.
Participate in weekend and after-hours on-call support.
Provide technical guidance to IS staff and managers, and outside vendors and consultants on the architecture and configuration of new and existing SQL systems and their corresponding applications. Perform installations, upgrades, and customizations as needed.
Establish, maintain, and follow group procedures and policies related to the SQL Server environment, including installations, configurations, backups, disaster recovery, and ongoing operations.
Any additional responsibilities as required by management.