SQL Server Database Administrator (Azure)

Bring your ideas. Make history. 
BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the “bank of banks” - 97% of the world’s top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital. 

With over 238 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we’re approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about. 

We’re seeking a future team member in the role of SQL Server Database Administrator (Azure) to join our Technology Services Group team. This role is located in Lake Mary, Florida or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: 

• Functional SQL Server Lead in US and UK directly interacting with team of 8 senior SQL Server database administrators. 
• Provide global functional leadership role for SQL Server database services covering SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS products. 
• Provide support for both on-prem and Azure SQL Managed instances and helping applications migrate to Azure cloud. 
• Review, assign and manage incidents and situations promptly and closely monitor resolution of issues prior to escalation. 
• Engage Database Engineering to test and validate patching and upgrade routines. Engage application stakeholders to notify, schedule and implement Database patching and upgrades
• Ensure successful database backup jobs and provide leadership to database recovery requirements meeting business RTO requirements 
• Responsible to ensure resolution of issues after hours and update shift handover to other regions 
• Lead Database Performance tuning and capacity optimization initiatives with application and other stakeholders
• Responsible to ensure database recovery readiness to alternate data centers 

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: 

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required, advanced degree is beneficial 8-10 years of experience in design and administration of logical and relational databases or systems analysis required, experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.
• SQL Server certification at 2016 or higher version. Azure Database administrator certification.
• SQL Server Expert in database administration and Performance optimization.
• Having Service ownership mentality to own issues and stay engaged till resolution.
• Coach/Mentor team members and other stakholders to achieve greater outcome.
• Having inclination to innovative ideas and experience with automation of routine tasks. 

At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards: 

• Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion 
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI)
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score 
• 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company
• CDP’s Climate Change ‘A List’

Our Benefits:

BNY Mellon offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves that can support you and your family through moments that matter. 

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.