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Senior SQL Server Database Administrator Overview Our Client, a CT based insurer, seeks an experienced Database Engineer to support the operations of the IT Department and entire organization. Our Client offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary as well as paid vacation. This is a full-time opportunity. Candidates will work onsite in the home office; telecommuting is not an option for this position. Job Summary The Senior SQL Server DBA will work closely with Project Management, Business Analysis, Quality and the Management Team during all phases of the SDLC and will ensure that deadlines are met and output is of the highest quality. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and sustainment of the SQL Server Warehouse, ensuring its operational readiness (security, health and performance), executing data loads and performing data modeling in support of all departments. The data warehouse supports an enterprise application suite of program management tools. This is a hands-on position requiring solid technical skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain required reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS). Optimize database schemas, queries, cubes and reports. Implement complex business logic requirements. Data analysis to verify solutions are correct. Database monitoring and troubleshooting. Implement new technology, plug-ins and APIs. Maintain and operate SQL Server development and production environments. Provide end-to-end technical support and problem resolution. Respond to business requests in a professional manner with high sense of urgency. Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours. Requirements 5 years hands-on MS SQL Server Administration experience required. Experience building/optimizing cubes with SQL queries and experience with Analysis Services (SSAS) and Reporting Services (SSRS) including database development, deployment, configuration, security and troubleshooting. Strong proficiency with core Microsoft Office Tools, specifically Excel. Understanding of insurance data and experience building insurance reporting solutions would be an advantage. Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Experience working in a high availability environment. Excellent logical and problem-solving abilities. Knowledge of Business Objects would be an advantage. Knowledge of Microsoft Azure would be an advantage. Self-motivated and self-directed with a get-it-done personality. Very high attention to detail even in a rapidly changing environment. Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Mathematics. Microsoft training and certification will be considered a strong asset. For more information please contact Janice DiCicco at 860-979-0912. Since 1995, iTech Solutions Inc. , has been providing IT Consulting and Direct Hire Services to the Insurance, Financial, Communications, Manufacturing and Government sectors with local offices in Connecticut, Minnesota, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, North Carolina, and New Jersey / Pennsylvania area. Our recruiting strategy is simple, if you want to find qualified IT professionals then use IT professionals to find them. So at iTech Solutions, our personnel are all career IT professionals with a wide range of IT experience. We can honestly say our staff understands the technologies, the complexities of finding and selecting the appropriate personnel and the pressures of running successful IT projects. Employer will not sponsor applicants for any employment visas, at hiring or in the future, including but not limited to H-1B visas. Corp-to-Corp or subcontract personnel will not be considered for this position. . Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.

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