Teradata DBA

Job Description : • Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Maintain and support databases/instances required by application • Monitor incident ticket queue and resolve database incidents within SLAs • Monitor backup results and resolve/troubleshoot failed database backups • Provide daily development support to application teams including database connectivity, configuration (index creation, database layout, schema changes) and Data migration • Monitor database and server performance and identify current and potential bottlenecks • Provide performance monitoring during all phases of the Application’s development lifecycle • Responsible for troubleshooting Database issues including collecting information through traces and other logging facilities • Provide database and SQL Tuning expertise through recommendation to application developers, vendors and other core Application teams • Provide Database configuration for optimal performance including Database Partitioning Update runbook documentation • Review and support installations of database maintenance and security patches and upgrade to supported release levels Qualifications: • 7-9 Years of hands-on experience with Teradata database administration experience handling big size databases, providing support to EDW applications and databases • Experience in the use of Partitioning and indexing and Data models • Solid and proven skills in managing database lifecycle – builds, patching, backup and recovery • Experience with Linux (Redhat or SUSE), Solaris and Unix AIX is desired • Demonstrated use of scripting, Stored Procedures, Triggers, Cursors, Logins and Views • Results oriented, willing to take responsibility and accept accountability for action • Strong communication and leadership skills with the demonstrated ability to lead and influence technical professionals across the enterprise • Comfortable with ambiguity as needs change on a regular basis with a high degree of initiative and sense of urgency • Excellent oral and written skills with the ability to interact with senior management, technical subject matter experts, and business customers are essential in this role • Ability to work on multiple initiatives and projects simultaneously • Ability to operate in a support role, assuming on call responsibilities • Ability to work with offshore teams