Software Engineer ( Database Administrator)

  • Full-time

Company Description

About Eurofins – the global leader in bio-analysis

Eurofins is Testing for Life. The Eurofins network of companies believes that it is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research services. It is also one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, and in the support of clinical studies, as well as in biopharma contract development and manufacturing. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

With over 62,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries, Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of a wide range of products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services and in-vitro diagnostic products.

Eurofins companies’ broad range of services are important for the health and safety of people and our planet. The ongoing investment to become fully digital and maintain the best network of state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment supports our objective to provide our customers with high-quality services, innovative solutions and accurate results in the best possible turnaround time (TAT). Eurofins companies are well positioned to support clients’ increasingly stringent quality and safety standards and the increasing demands of regulatory authorities as well as the evolving requirements of healthcare practitioners around the world.

Eurofins has grown very strongly since its inception and its strategy is to continue expanding its technology portfolio and its geographic reach. Through R&D and acquisitions, the Group draws on the latest developments in the field of biotechnology and analytical chemistry to offer its clients unique analytical solutions.

Shares in Eurofins Scientific are listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN FR0014000MR3, Reuters EUFI.PA, Bloomberg ERF FP).

Job Description

POSITION & OBJECTIVES:
Aspiring to be an part of the Release Deployment and Environments team that is tasked to develop cloud native solutions and on Premises solution effectively , Configure and maintian SQL databases  servers by leveraging automation practice to provide value to the Program/Organization.

Need to be a firm beliver that both a high-quality team and high-quality scripting are critical to deliver positive results consistently.

Job description:

  • The Data Base Administrator (DBA) is responsible for providing technical support for the database environment including overseeing the development and organization databases
  • Responsible for Database support, troubleshooting, planning, and migration.
  • Implement daily reports to highlight Backup failures, Disk space issues and Job failures.
  • Rebuilding the indexes on regular intervals and placing table/non-clustered index
  • Troubleshooting of SQL Server performance issues using SQL Server Profiler, Trace, Index tuning wizard
  • Design and implement comprehensive Backup plan and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Create, deploy, configure and monitor complex SSIS, SSRS and CDC
  • Automate task which been historically done manually using PowerShell, T-sql or Command line utilities.
  • Knowledge Azure Cloud, NO SQL, MongoDB
  • Proven experience in SQL Server Database Administration Activities
  • Strong Experience Installing and Managing SQL Server all the version, configuration and applied hotfix and service pack
  • Implement and maintain database security
  • Strong Experience in Database backup and restoration in standalone and cluster environments
  • Perform all database and server integrity check
  • Regular Check Database performance and performance statistics using the profiler research and resolve issues.
  • Configure Mail server , configure jobs to check  database integrity and fragmentation s.  
  • Strong familiarity with each layer in MS SQL architecture for quick RCA
  • Experience SQL Server cluster environments. Experienced in setting up SQL Server Always on Availability group
  • Every month check database and maintain database growth.
  • Hands on experience on database \ Windows issues monitoring and troubleshooting.
  • Good exposure in Database and SQL Performance Tuning.
  • Good knowledge in T-SQL scripting, table insert and update join statements
  • Hands on experience ITIL process , experience in at least one ticketing tool  handling service, incident , problem or change tickets
  • Possess excellent English communication skills, both verbal and writing skills.

Added advantage skills:

  • Good to have knowledge developing and maintaining ETL tools and platforms such as SSIS,  SSRS
  • Added advantage writing power shell script s to automate DBA routine task
  • Knowledge on Azure Cloud , NO SQL, MongoDB , Good to have experience Migrating SQL Server from On-Premises to Azure Cloud.
  • Added advantage knowledge Agile/Scrum process by attending daily stand-ups and Sprint Planning sessions.
  • knowledge, monitoring tools like SOLARWINDS
  • Possession of either MS SQL DBA Certification or Microsoft Azure Solutions Certification would be a plus

Desired Technical Stack:

  • Scripting : TSQL, PowerShell
  • Platforms : Windows.
  • Database : MS SQL SERVER, MongoDB
  • Ticketing Tools: JIRA, Service now
  • Operating System: Windows
  • Cloud Environment :  MS Azure
  • Version Control Tool : Azure Devops , TFS

Additional Information

•PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS – Must be able to perform troubleshooting and problem-solving across SQL server and database domains. Manage project effectively through open, standards-based platforms. Increase project visibility thought traceability.

•TECHNICAL EXPERTISE – Strong scripting language aptitudes and a team approach providing Database Administrator candidate the ability to problem solve and partner with developers to ensure reliable and scalable services on Premises or on cloud.

•CUSTOMER SERVICE – Must be the one who configure SQL servers and relieves bottlenecks, which is done by talking to people. Aligning Dev and Ops goals for the customer's sake. As a dba pro must be able to assess and streamline the goals of Dev and Ops teams towards the common goal to ensure a flawless end user experience

• ATTENTION TO DETAIL –  Must have the ability with good attention to details. Excellent organisational and time management skills, and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time. awareness of SQL server and TSQL

What we offer:

  • A launch pad into various senior management opportunities – within the many business lines of Eurofins globally – or into the management hierarchy in our different corporate functions.
  • The opportunity to grow your project management skills in a demanding, fast growing organization.
  • A chance to become part of a highly motivated international team of professionals.

In a fast growing group, successful leaders are frequently being offered increased areas of responsibility (subject to geographic mobility).

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