Senior Azure SQL Database Engineer, Assistant Vice President

Who we are looking for

A talented SQL database administrator to join the Insurance Database Operations team.  The database team is responsible for the design, administration, and daily operation of critical systems that support our clients’ Production, Disaster Recovery, and Test environments in cloud database environment, with a heavy emphasis on SQL Server, Azure SQL Managed Instance Databases.

We are looking for an expert SQL Server database engineer in an Azure environment. We would prefer candidates with the combination of SQL database performance engineering, T-SQL development, automation, and administration skills where candidate will be responsible for identifying performance bottlenecks and performing query tuning in Azure on SQL VM in IaaS and Azure SQL Managed instance database. Candidate must possess strong knowledge of SQL Server database internals database design patterns and be able to provide insightful problem solving.

Why this role is important to us

Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We’re looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.

Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.

What you will be responsible for

As Senior Azure SQL Database Engineer, Assistant Vice President you will:

• Ensure the availability and optimization of SQL Servers Hosted and IaaS SQL VM in Azure. Experience with Azure SQL Database and Managed Instance in Azure.

• Monitor performance on application databases, queries and suggest/apply continuous tuning.

• The responsibilities include working closely with application teams and other Stakeholders in identifying issues related to MSSQL.

• Make sure to follow technical standards and operational procedures to meet database performance, High Availability, replication, scalability, and security requirements in both hosted and cloud environments.

• Expert level experience with T-SQL, Powershell.

• Monitor performance on application databases, queries and suggest/apply continuous tuning.

• The responsibilities include working closely with application teams and other Stakeholders in identifying issues related to Database Performance using Query Store, Extended Events and other third party tools.

• Must have experience in tuning database instances, suggest architecture level changes.

• Responsible for conducting POCs on new solution with Platform Engineering, coming up with standards to ensure that all application design and code is produced with proper integrity, security, and performance.

• The DBA will perform reviews on the design and code frequently to ensure the site standards are being adhered to.

• Has a good technical understanding and provides technical support to application development teams when necessary.

• Assist in resolving priority incidents to quickly eliminate impacts, participate in root-cause analysis, and support subsequent corrective and preventative actions.

• Work closely with Database manager/senior leadership, collaborate with various Application support and engineering teams to optimize database performance and reliability.

• Senior Database Performance Engineer are encouraged and supported to acquire relevant Azure certifications (e.g. DP-300, DP-900, AZ-900 Exam).

• Establish, maintain, and adhere to State Street technical standards, policies, and procedures.

• Responsible for taking initiative and drive solutions, coming up with standards to ensure that all application design and code is produced with proper integrity, security, and performance.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science (or a related technical field).

• 6-8 years of experience working with large MS SQL Server databases in a 24 x 7 x 365 production environment.

• Good performance tuning experience, using all available tools and methods to investigate and make recommendations to improve slow performing queries and procedures at the database and server level.

• 3+ years of hands-on experience operating MS SQL servers and related technologies in Azure.

• Very good understanding of database encryption, high-availability, disaster recovery, database replication, backup/restore.

• Must be detailed oriented, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be an aggressive self-starter.

• A strong sense of customer service, attention to detail, and issue ownership.

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we are making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we have been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance, and savings plans, among other perks. You will have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers

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