Senior Database Administrator

About ACA:
 

ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. We empower our clients to reimagine GRC and protect and grow their business. Our innovative approach integrates consulting, managed services, and our ComplianceAlpha® technology platform with the specialized expertise of former regulators and practitioners and our deep understanding of the global regulatory landscape.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled SQL Database Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building, configuring, and managing Microsoft SQL Server databases. This role requires a deep understanding of third-party and custom applications backed by SQL, as well as the ability to write and perform complex queries, data analysis, cleanup, and optimizations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and manage SQL Server databases to ensure optimal performance, security, and availability.
• Perform and automate regular database maintenance tasks such as backups, restores, and integrity checks etc…
• Develop and implement database monitoring and alerting solutions.
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries for data extraction, reporting, and analysis.
• Collaborate with development teams to design and implement database schemas, indexes, and stored procedures.
• Conduct data analysis and cleanup to ensure data quality and consistency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues in a timely manner.
• Implement and maintain database security measures to protect sensitive data.
• Work with third-party and custom applications to integrate and manage SQL databases.
• Perform database tuning and optimization to improve performance and efficiency.
• Document database configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Upgrade, migrate, and manage the lifecycle of database servers.

Qualifications:

• We are looking for 7+ yrs of an experience as a Database SQL Administrator.
• Proven experience in building, configuring, and managing Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and experience with complex query writing and optimization.
• Experience with third-party and custom applications backed by SQL.
• Proficiency in data analysis, cleanup, and optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with database monitoring and alerting tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice to have:

• Certification in Microsoft SQL Server or related technologies.
• Experience with cloud-based database solutions (e.g., Azure SQL Database).
• Knowledge of other database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining custom applications using C#, PowerShell, PowerApps, or other technologies, with a strong foundation in SQL, is highly desirable.

What working at ACA offers:
 

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards package includes medical coverage fully funded by ACA for employees and their family as well as access to Maternity & Fertility and Wellness programs. ACA also provides Personal Accident Insurance, Group Term Life Insurance, Employee Discount programs and Employee Resource Groups. You’ll be granted time off for designated ACA Paid Holidays, Privilege Leave, Casual/Sick Leave, and other leaves of absence to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

What we commit to:
 

ACA is firmly committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, which applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, training, discipline, terminations, layoffs, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.