Prestigious retail firm currently seeks a Sr Sql Server DBA. Candidate will be responsible for the 24*7 support of the production systems. Job Description Oversees the monitoring and implementation of technology projects that empower business groups with the technology necessary to achieve business objectives. Defines ongoing procedures, processes, workflow, system policies and guidelines. Provides analytical support and proactively recommends changes to improve technology and its application to the business. FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages and ensures integrity of various systems, system upgrades, processes, and overall technical support. Partners with associates and management team to define and provide technical solutions that meet strategic needs. Consults with managerial and systems representatives to clarify program intent, develop back-up strategy and troubleshoot challenges. Utilizes test data product lines, analysing test runs to ensure accuracy. Determines and conveys extent of program limitations. Oversees Batch Job creation, management, and scheduling and ensures issues are resolved in a timely and accurate manner. Collaborates with team members in writing test scripts, performing tests and providing appropriate follow-up actions and documentation. Monitors and resolve system performance issues, identifies and corrects application software problems Provides end user support, training and consultation to associates involved in the use of various systems. Anticipates future technology needs with regards to systems environment. Recommends procedural and workflow changes. Participates in system integration, product development and ongoing maintenance of the tables. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or equivalent combination of course work and job experience 7+ years experience in Information Systems Development, plus 2 or more years experience in a technical support role Experience in retail or related discipline Demonstrated experience with the technologies of the business environment specific to Host Transaction systems. Production support experience with the technologies of the business environment Relation database experience (programming or maintenance) Working knowledge of systems including hardware and software Broad knowledge and understanding of IT and IT related policies and procedures Strong communications skills including written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal. Experience in a large scale Corporate/Enterprise environments preferred