SQL DBA Web Developer

SSF, a leading wholesale distributor of European auto parts has a growing demand for innovative SQL database and web development. SSF is looking for an individual who can demonstrate stability and commitment and takes pride in his or her work. We offer the opportunity to apply your skills and experience in a friendly and progressive environment that promotes teamwork, creativity and professional growth. We have experienced much success with our eCommerce initiatives and volume and customer demand has increased. We are seeking a productive team member to contribute at a high level.

The SQL DBA/Web Developer’s role is to manage the data the powers our products. The SQL DBA will work with Web Application Developers to acquire and manage all eCommerce data, and will architect, manage, tune and grow our MS SQL databases and web applications and web servers. The qualified candidate must have the skills needed to implement solutions web application technologies. The SQL DBA/Developer may also participate in design, development and maintenance of related hardware and software, Internet security and network communications as well as monitoring of existing resources.

Customer support is one of our most valued assets and the candidate will share the responsibility to communicate responsibly with existing clients and provide support.

Responsibilities:

Establish the needs of users and monitoring user access and security
Monitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to front-end users
Map out the conceptual design for a planned database
Install and test new versions of the database management system (DBMS)
Adhere to standards
Write database documentation, including data standards and procedures
Control access permissions and privileges
Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans
Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly
Work closely with IT project managers, database programmers and multimedia programmers
Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security
Commission and install new applications and customize existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose
Manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of a database.
Establish memory consumption baselines for all applications and maintain records
Cover a regular business hour shift with typical monthly after-hours necessary maintenance and occasional off-hours problem resolution

Qualifications:

At least 5 years of professional development experience.
Business awareness and understanding of business requirements of IT
Willingness to keep up to date with developments in new technology
Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
Demonstrate excellent developer practices and be able to learn and grow with the organization.
Ability to independently prepare detailed database schemas, upgrade scripts, stored procedures, triggers.
Operational experience performing relational database upgrades and data migrations.
Practical experience with different database architectures and deployment models.
Ability to understand, diagnose and remedy performance issues in a production data system and web servers.
Experience with multi-branch development using version control systems such as MS Team Foundation.
Experience with all technical aspects of Internet technologies, protocols, and security: browsers, cookies, web servers, proxies, firewalls, sockets, HTTP/S, X509 certificates.
Experience with internet communication protocol standards such as SOAP, STAR, Username token and OASIS
Hands-on experience with application servers and web service standards as well as SOAP and XML technologies. Familiarity with the Auto Care Association’s IPO standards is desirable.
Experience with Virtual Machines, Microsoft Core Server 2016 and Powershell is desirable.
Demonstrate accountability and responsiveness and be available during odd hours.

SSF is the European Repair Specialist’s complete source for auto parts. We are committed to providing the most comprehensive, quality coverage for European vehicles and excellent customer care. We are proud of our accomplishments and we value our employees. We seek motivated, forward-thinking individuals to join our team of friendly, dedicated people, committed to providing the highest quality, reliable products and service in our industry. We offer benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k and more. As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity in thought, experience and cultural backgrounds.

Job Type: Full-time

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