TEKRRA1 ยท 11 hours ago
Senior Database Administrator (DBA)
Chicago, IL
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Maintain and monitor the Teradata database environment during migration, including production, development, and test nodes.
Perform extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes while ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and quality during the migration.
Optimize database performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks, ensuring efficient data flow.
Assist in refactoring and updating schemas, stored procedures, and queries for compatibility with the target platform.
Conduct comprehensive data validation and reconciliation to verify the success of migration efforts.
Collaborate with teams to integrate the target database with upstream and downstream systems such as Hadoop, Tableau, SAS, and Talend.
Ensure data security by managing backup and recovery processes using tools such as NetBackup and TARA.
Maintain compliance with security and regulatory standards during all phases of the project.
Create and maintain detailed documentation of database configurations, migration processes, and troubleshooting protocols.
Provide support to resolve any database issues during the stabilization phase after migration.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
7+ years of experience in database administration, with significant exposure to Teradata environments
Proficiency in Teradata (v14.1 or later) database systems
Experience in database performance tuning and query optimization
Strong knowledge of ETL processes and tools
Familiarity with backup and recovery strategies using tools like NetBackup and TARA
Working knowledge of interfacing systems such as Hadoop, Tableau, SAS, and Talend
Proficient in SQL scripting for query tuning and automation
Understanding of data migration methodologies and challenges
Knowledge of regulatory compliance and data security protocols
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams
Preferred
Certification in database technologies (e.g., Teradata Certified Professional)
Experience with modern platforms like ECS object storage and PowerFlex compute environments
Familiarity with scripting languages like Python or Bash for automation
Knowledge of additional database systems and cloud technologies
Company
TEKRRA1
At Tekrra1, we specialize in IT Consulting and Recruiting, partnering with businesses across diverse industries to harness the power of technology and achieve their objectives.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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