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Performance Tuning & Optimization: Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning strategies (e.g., query optimization, indexing, schema design adjustments) to ensure optimal speed and efficiency. Database Installation & Configuration: Install, configure, and upgrade database software (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and related tools.

<table class="Table" style="width:600px;background:#f2f2f2;border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:10px 10px 10px 10px;background-color:#f2f2f2"> </td><td style="border-bottom:none;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm;background-color:#f2f2f2;border-top:none;border-right:none;border-left:none;width:217px"> </td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" style="padding:10px 10px 10px 10px;background-color:#f2f2f2">Job Title: Database Administrator</td></tr><tr><td style="width:333px;padding:0.1px 0.1px 10px 10px;background-color:#f2f2f2">Job Summary:Hybrid  Summary of Position:<ul><li>We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, maintain, and optimize our organization's database systems.</li><li>The DBA will be responsible for ensuring the performance, integrity, and security of our databases, supporting critical business operations and data-driven initiatives.</li><li>This role requires a deep understanding of database technologies, strong problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to database management.</li></ul> Job Duties:<ul><li>Database Installation & Configuration: Install, configure, and upgrade database software (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and related tools.</li><li>Performance Tuning & Optimization: Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning strategies (e.g., query optimization, indexing, schema design adjustments) to ensure optimal speed and efficiency.</li><li>Backup & Recovery: Establish and maintain robust database backup and recovery procedures, ensuring data integrity and availability in case of system failures or disasters. Conduct regular recovery tests.</li><li>Security Management: Implement and enforce database security policies, including user access control, encryption, and auditing, to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access.</li><li>Troubleshooting & Support: Diagnose and resolve complex database issues, including connectivity problems, data corruption, and performance degradation. Provide expert support to development teams and end-users.</li><li>Maintenance & Monitoring: Perform routine database maintenance tasks such as patching, space management, and integrity checks. Set up and manage database monitoring tools and alerts.</li><li>Replication & High Availability: Implement and manage database replication, clustering, and other high-availability solutions to minimize downtime and ensure continuous operation.</li><li>Capacity Planning: Monitor database growth and usage, performing capacity planning to ensure sufficient resources for future needs.</li><li>Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.</li><li>Collaboration: Work closely with developers, system administrators, and other IT professionals to support application development, deployments, and infrastructure projects.</li></ul> Qualifications and Requirements:<ul><li>Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience.</li><li>Experience: 5 years of proven experience as a Database Administrator, managing [mention specific database types, e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL] in a production environment.</li></ul>  Technical Skills:<ul><li>Strong expertise in database management systems (DBMS) such as SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or others relevant to the organization.</li><li>Proficiency in SQL and scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automation and database tasks.</li><li>Experience with database backup and recovery tools and strategies.</li><li>Solid understanding of database security principles and best practices.</li><li>Familiarity with operating systems (Windows Server, Linux) as they relate to database environments.</li><li>Knowledge of database performance monitoring and tuning tools.</li></ul> Soft Skills:<ul><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.</li><li>Effective verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership.</li></ul>  </td><td style="border-bottom:none;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm;background-color:#f2f2f2;border-top:none;border-right:none;border-left:none;width:217px"> </td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" style="width:580px;padding:10px 10px 0.1px 10px;background-color:#f2f2f2">Location: Long Island City, NY 11101 (Hybrid)</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" style="width:580px;padding:10px 10px 0.1px 10px;background-color:#f2f2f2"> On-site interview required</td></tr></tbody></table>

Fixity Technologies LLC

Database Administrator

Access Control

Analysis Skills

Auditing

Automation

Bash Scripting

Best Practices

Business Operations

Business Support

Capacity Management

Communication Skills

Computer Science

Cryptography

Data Quality

Data Recovery

Database Administration

Database Backup

Database Clustering

Database Design

Database Management Software/Systems (DBMS)

Database Optimization

Database Recovery

Database Replication

Database Technology

Detail Oriented

Documentation

High Availability

Identify Issues

Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administration

Information Technology & Information Systems

Information/Data Security (InfoSec)

Linux Operating System

Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft Windows Server

MySQL

Operating Systems

Operational Support

Oracle Database

Performance Analysis

Performance Tuning/Optimization

PostgreSQL

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Production Systems

Python Programming/Scripting Language

Query Optimization

Replication and Remote Mirroring

Resource Management

SQL (Structured Query Language)

Scripting (Scripting Languages)

Security Monitoring

Software Administration

Software Development

Software Patches

Software Upgrades

Systems Administration/Management

Testing

Windows PowerShell

Writing Skills

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Subject Matter Expertise Number of Years’ of Experience Required/Optional Finance-Fixed Income Products Required Credit Derivatives Like To Have Interest Rate Products Like To Have Risk Systems Optional Quantitative Methods Optional Required Experience Years of Experience Industry Required/Optional 3-4 Front Office Business Process Required 5-7 Software Development Required Education A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent is required. Functional Title: Developer/Analyst (SR) Corporate Title: AVP/VP Department Description: Department Management: Location: Estimated Salary/Rate range: USD 75,000.00 – 115,000.00 Job reference code: Major Responsibilities/Essential Functions The principal objective of the role is to work on a team developing new applications for the global credit derivatives business.

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Functional Title: Developer/Analyst (SR)

Corporate Title: AVP/VP

Department Description: 

Department Management:

Location:

Estimated Salary/Rate range: USD 75,000.00 – 115,000.00

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Major Responsibilities/Essential Functions
The principal objective of the role is to work on a team developing new applications for the global credit derivatives business. Support of existing legacy sheets and applications will also form an integral part of the role. In addition, will assist in the effort to migrate spreadsheets from existing Front Office spreadsheet technology to the new server based valuation framework.
The major responsibilities of the role include:
•	Perform excel work to facilitate the conversion of front office spreadsheets to the new framework.
•	Carry out development efforts utilizing a wide variety of technologies on systems and feeds between spreadsheets, front office data stores, and back office channels.
•	Support to the Credit Derivatives trading desk.
•	Dealing with urgent trader requests and issue resolution.
•	Perform work on new strategic systems to assist the replacement of spreadsheets.
•	Interfacing with other IT departments, in particular Derivatives IT, Product Control and RMM to ensure that the work falls within the main overall IT strategy for the organization.
•	Gain an understanding of the credit derivative business and the trading processes.
There will be an occasional requirement to work after normal hours, to perform maintenance tasks and software releases.

Additional Information
Several other factors for consideration:
•	We work across the fixed income product range which means anyone working in this role will have to get a broad understanding of all the products rather than just one.
•	Will be working with a number of different systems using different technologies so the role will suit a candidate with a broad set of technical skills and three or four years exposure to working with Front Office IT systems in the financial markets environment. 
•	Enthusiasm, willingness to learn systems as well as business, hardworking, self starter, team player, good communicator and ability to cope with pressure.

Technical Skills
The main technologies used are: Excel, VBA, VB, C#, C++, NT, SQL, Sybase, Oracle.

Candidate must have hands-on experience programming with Excel, VBA and C++ on Windows 2000 / XP platforms. 
Technical Skills	Number of Years’ of Experience	Required/Optional
Excel & VBA-Recent	3-4	Required
VB	1-2	Required
C++	1-2	Required
SQL 7.0, 2000	1-2	Like to have
C# 	1-2	Optional
XML, HTML, UNIX	Any	Optional


Subject Matter/Business Expertise 
Knowledge of Derivatives business would be a plus but not required.

Subject Matter Expertise	Number of Years’ of Experience	Required/Optional
Finance-Fixed Income Products		Required
Credit Derivatives		Like To Have
Interest Rate Products		Like To Have
Risk Systems		Optional
Quantitative Methods		Optional

 

Required Experience

Years of Experience	Industry	Required/Optional
3-4	Front Office Business Process	Required
5-7	Software Development	Required

Education
A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent is required. Graduate work or further education in Finance, Mathematics or other Science would be a real plus.

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