Microsoft SQL Server Administrator

Microsoft SQL Server Administrator

• Write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices

• Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs

• Be responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling the platform

• Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities

• Control and govern quality outcomes

• Adhere to patterns and practices for secure software development

• Ensure all code is documented and participate in code reviews

• Contribute during estimation and design sessions

• Ensure “shift left” testing policies are implemented, with unit testing being part of each code release

• Adhere to the rules in place for our source control management (ie. Git)

• Participate in Lightning Talk sessions to share knowledge amongst the group

Must have and Good to have skills:

• SQL + .Net combo skill

• Hands on experience with SQL Server, REST API

• SQL Server Database Administration experience.

• Demonstrated capacity to manage information security in an agile development environment

• Strong analytical skills plus excellent written, oral communication and presentations skills

• Demonstrated orientation towards using initiative, being proactive and accountable.

• Demonstrated project management experience.

• Ability to work flexible hours.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritise competing requirements and resolve conflicts.

• Ability to set and meet deadlines and an ability to perform under pressure.

• At least 5 years of experience with SQL and RDBMS (SQL, SQL Server)

• Experience in Power BI, and cloud technologies (Microsoft Azure) would be an added advantage

• Evidence of a passionate interest in software and data

• Minimum 6 years .NET development experience building highly available web and mobile applications using C#, ASP.NET, Web Services, JavaScript, React