Hiring – SQL DBA with MarkLogic and Netezza

Title                   : SQL DBA with MarkLogic and Netezza (Must have)

Location           : Branchville, NJ (Hybrid)

An L3 role typically involves advanced-level responsibilities, including resolving complex issues, overseeing system stability, and providing expert guidance. Here’s a breakdown based on specifications for SQL (70%), MarkLogic (20%), and Netezza (10%):

1. SQL

Database Design and Optimization: Designing efficient database schemas, indexing strategies, and query optimization to improve performance.

Performance Tuning: Monitoring and optimizing the performance of SQL queries, stored procedures, and overall database health.

Troubleshooting: Handling escalated issues from L2 support, including complex SQL errors, deadlocks, and data inconsistencies.

Data Integrity and Security: Implementing security measures, such as access controls and encryption, ensuring data integrity and compliance with standards.

Backup and Recovery: Managing and maintaining database backups, ensuring disaster recovery processes are in place.

Automation: Creating and maintaining scripts for database tasks, including backups, monitoring, and alerts.

Collaboration: Working with development teams to optimize database interactions and provide guidance on best practices.

2. MarkLogic

Database Administration: Managing the MarkLogic NoSQL database, including installation, configuration, and upgrading.

Query Optimization: Optimizing XQuery and search performance in MarkLogic, ensuring efficient data retrieval.

Data Management: Managing document-based data structures, indexing, and retrieval, ensuring the system handles large-scale data efficiently.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Handling escalated MarkLogic-specific issues, including performance bottlenecks and system failures.

Security: Managing security features like user roles, permissions, and encryption in MarkLogic.

3. Netezza

System Administration: Administering the Netezza appliance, including system health checks, upgrades, and maintenance.

Performance Tuning: Optimizing Netezza-specific SQL queries, particularly those involving large datasets.

Troubleshooting: Handling escalated issues specific to the Netezza environment, such as performance lags or database errors.

Data Load Management: Overseeing data load processes to ensure efficient ETL operations.