Database Engineer (Azure, SQL)

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Barings’ Global Technology and Operations division is seeking an experienced individual to join its Database Administration (DBA)
team.
As a member of the DBA team, the associate will be part of a fast-paced environment that services developers and application support teams from around the globe. The associate will be responsible for working with these application teams to help with coding standards, performance tuning and implement changes to the data tier of our business applications. Key responsibilities and accountabilitiesDay to day support of Barings’ database environment. This will include the implementation of change requests and work orders through testing and into production environments. Work with the development teams to ensure their adherence to coding standards and help with performance tuning and troubleshooting.Support of Business Intelligence services such as Reporting Services, Integration Services and Analytic Services.Monitoring the availability of the Barings database environments to ensure uptime SLAs are being met.Continuously monitoring of Barings database environment and providing database performance tuning as appropriate.Provide 3rd level technical support for all components of the Barings database environment. This will include some off-hours work to support Barings offices located in other geographic areas. This will also include participation in an on-call rotation as well to support overnight batch processing.The design, implementation, and documentation of a disaster recovery solution for the SQL server environment to ensure the successful and rapid recovery of all applications.Adhere to, and enforce, change control processes throughout the application deployment cycle.Adhere to and apply security standards across the Barings database environmentWork with developers and application support teams on the creation and implementation of new databases, or modifications to existing ones.Day to Day support of Barings database environmentsGoalsThe associate will participate in the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and support of the Barings database environments (on prem/cloud) as well as assisting with strategic projects.Knowledge, skills and abilitiesMandatoryExperience working in environments that require strict adherence to change control policiesExperience using the SQL Client Tools for administering Microsoft SQL 2016 and above, or newer, databasesExperience working in a fast-paced development environmentExperience working with developers to ensure coding standards and helping with performance tuning and troubleshooting SQL code is highly desirableGood knowledge and understanding of TSQL queries, Stored Procedures, Views and Functions is requiredExperience conducting SQL code reviews and making recommendations for tuning and optimizationExperience with creating and testing Backup and Recovery processes for Microsoft SQL environmentsExperience implementing high availability options such as Microsoft SQL Server Clustering, Replication, Mirroring and Always-OnExperience with Microsoft Windows Server 2016 and aboveWith a focus on time-to-market the associate must have time-management and organization skills to prioritize effectively and manage information flow in order to meet deadlinesExperience managing Azure database environments is a must have.Azure Data factory ETL processingAzure Synapse Data WarehouseAzure Security managementAzure SQL Backup and Recovery managementAzure DatabricksPreferredMicrosoft PowerShell experience is a required. Experience implementing CI\CD practices to optimize SQL routines a plusExperience managing and supporting ADF pipelines in Azure a plusExperience managing Accounts and Workspace Security in Azure Databricks will be a plus·Experience managing Catalogs, Clusters, and SQL code changes in Azure Databricks will be a plusExperience working in environments that require strict adherence to change control policiesEducation and experienceAt least 3 to 5 years of development and administration experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2016 or newer editionMS and Azure certifications requiredSupport hoursUK shift - TBD
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About UsBarings is a leading global asset management firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients. We build lasting partnerships that leverage our distinctive expertise across traditional and alternative asset classes to deliver innovative,
institutional-quality
solutions and service.Our team-driven culture is based on transparency, responsibility and putting our clients’ interests first. We listen to our clients to understand their needs, so that we can be a strategic advisor and long-term partner in meeting their unique investment goals. Risk management and protecting our investors’ capital over the long term is an essential component of our lasting partnerships.Barings is also committed to building long-term relationships with our associates and providing opportunities and support to help them succeed. With our expanding business and global footprint, Barings offers a wealth of opportunities for associates who share our culture, values and commitment to excellence in client service.As an organization, we believe that a diversity of perspectives and strengths is essential to meeting the evolving needs of our clients, and we are committed to attracting and retaining a talented workforce as diverse as the clients and communities that contribute to our success.
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