Principal DBA /SQL Server Administrator (gartner)

Job Description

We offer a hybrid work environment. This position must sit near our Center of Excellence located in:

Irving, TX

About Gartner IT:

Join a world-class team of skilled engineers who build creative digital solutions to support our colleagues and clients.  We make a broad organizational impact by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that power Gartner.  Gartner IT values its culture of nonstop innovation, an outcome-driven approach to success, and the notion that great ideas can come from anyone on the team.  

About the role:

Provide technical expertise in architect designing, managing and administering Databases in Cloud (AWS & Azure), on-prem and PowerBI. Develop the technical strategy and build Gartner’s database solutions using the next generation of data storage capabilities to keep up with business needs and will be part of automation efforts to enhance provisioning and operations of all types of datastores. 

What you will do:

• Ensure 24x7 availability with on-call support for critical database systems hosted on premise and on multiple clouds.
• Leading the architecture, design, development & testing processes and support of databases and other services.
• Maintain and optimize Power BI Infrastructure: Ensure smooth operation, troubleshoot issues and implement performance improvements.
• Driving and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Delivering high-quality, innovative and scalable technical solutions that make a tangible impact.
• Design, Implement and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Driving automation by developing intuitive or simpler process designs.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and interacting with global stakeholders.
• Constant process improvement thinking to reduce delivery time and develop innovative solutions.

What you will need:

• 10+ years’ experience in Database Operations with a bachelor’s degree (Computer Science/ Informational Technology preferred).
• Highly experienced with database platforms (i.e.MS SQL Server, Azure Synapse, Postgres, AWS Aurora, Cosmos) to support high volume OLTP systems.
• Authoritative knowledge and Hands-on on PowerBI platforms (i.e. PBI Admin, PowerApps, Gateways) to support the Reporting systems.
• Robust knowledge of Azure Data Factory, Analysis Service and Microsoft Fabric
• Strong knowledge of data warehouse systems and MPP database architecture desired
• Experience in architecture design and managing Databases in cloud and on-prem.
• Hands on experience with SQL and DB performance tuning and rapid problem troubleshooting/resolution
• Understanding and ability to work with IaC, CI/CD Pipelines, Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Aws Lambda, Azure Resource Manager etc.
• Skilled in scripting languages such as PowerShell, python.
• Good judgment, prompt decision-making ability, responsibility and accountability.
• Commitment to teamwork as a contributor.
• Ability to envision and create automation for provisioning and administration tasks.
• Document and maintain database policies, procedures, and standards.
• Relevant database/cloud certifications preferred.

Who you are:

• Motivated, high-potential performer, with demonstrated ability to influence and lead.
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to solve complex problems and successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected change.
• Teachable and embracing of best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement.
• Consistently high achiever marked by perseverance, humility and a positive outlook in the face of challenges.

What you will get:

• Competitive compensation.
• Limitless growth and learning opportunities.
• Ongoing mentorship and apprenticeship; Leadership courses, development programs, technical courses, certification opportunities and more!
• A collaborative and positive culture - join a diverse team of professionals that are as smart and driven as you.
• A chance to make an impact – your work will contribute directly to our strategy.

• A hybrid work environment—enjoy the flexibility of working from home and the energy of collaborating with peers in our dynamic offices.

• 20+ PTO days plus holidays and floating holidays in your first year.
• Extensive medical, dental insurance and vision plan.
• 401K with corporate match, immediate vesting.
• Health-and-wellness-related allowance programs.
• Parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Gartner Gives Charity Match.
  And much more!

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Who are we? 

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.

Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to more than 20,000 associates globally who support ~15,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work? 

Our sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

What do we offer? 

Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers. 

In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 105,600 USD - 144,900 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.

The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

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