My client is a global manufacturing company based in Gillingham and is looking for a IT SQL developer / database administrator to join them on a permanent basis. The main aim of the role will be to support and develop the FIS IT manufacturing teams across multiple sites and intergrate multiple standalone MES systems.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage SQL Server databases including the implementation of backup procedures, and ensuring high standards of documentation, performance and database availability;
• Design maintenance procedures and put them into operation;
• Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required;
• Maintain database performance by calculating optimum values for database parameters and ensure they operate reliably;
• Manage and enforce Server and Database security policy including user group and application access permissions;
• Manage database migration projects for various parts of the business
• Provide Business wide support in analysing, solving and correcting real time data issues with long term technical solutions
• Create and maintain reports, documentation and operating manuals;
• Refine and develop appropriate automated server processes and SQL code including windows services, stored procedures, views, triggers and SSIS
• Maintenance of test databases for the code development environment
• Provide expertise in defining new Database schemas as part of new application projects
• Extract, transform and import data from legacy systems

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Mandatory

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
• Excellent understanding of Microsoft SQL Server / Oracle DB, hands-on experience in MS SQL Server administration
• Familiarity with the practical application of NoSQL\NewSQL databases
• Familiarity with database design, documentation and coding
• Expert in writing complex SQL queries, specifically Transact-SQL (stored procedures, triggers and views)
• Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity and SQL queries, scripts
• Experience in trouble shooting, optimizing and maintaining complex data environments
• Experience with SQL Server business Intelligence development studio and knowledge of creating ETL packages using SSIS
• Exposure to source code control and version management
• Knowledge of Active Directory a plus
• Other programming knowledge (C#, VB, ASP.net, HTML, CSS, Javascript, Matlab) desirable
• Some experience with visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau
• Ability to multi-task and switch effectively between different activities and priorities
• Problem solving skills and ability to think algorithmically
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated to solve problems and work independently

Due to the size and nature of the business the role will offer all a strong remuneration and supporting package including;

• Holidays – 27 days p.a. (Pro rata to start date), Plus 8 bank Holidays
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• Dental Plan
• Pension
• On Site Parking
• Paid Monthly (19^th)
• Option to join AXA Health
• Local discounts at Gym and Car dealer (details on appointment)