Sr Database Administrator

Powering the world’s payments ecosystem ACI powers the payments ecosystem – globally, and you power ACI.  You’ll innovate, collaborate, and grow – in an energetic technology culture with decades of proven success.  ACIers – in all roles and levels – are truly your colleagues and many are your friends. Our size and reach allow you to see the global impact of your work. You are visible, your talents are valued, and you are empowered to shape the future of payments.   ACI Worldwide is looking to fill one Sr. Database Administrator position based out of its Norcross, Georgia office located at 705 Westech Drive NW, Norcross, GA 30092 (may telecommute part of time from home residence within Atlanta, GA MSA). Job Summary: Responsible for the 24/7 support and operational management and maintenance of SQL databases. This role involves ensuring database reliability, performance, and security, as well as automating routine tasks and supporting the development team. Job Accountabilities: Manage and maintain SQL databases to ensure high availability and optimal performance. Monitor database performance and implement performance tuning measures. Develop and implement database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery plans. Ensure database security and compliance with industry standards. Automate routine database maintenance tasks. Collaborate with IT and development teams to support database operations. Troubleshoot and resolve database issues in a timely manner. Maintain database documentation and operational procedures. Stay updated with the latest database technologies and best practices. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  Bachelor’s Degree (foreign equivalent accepted) in computer science, management information systems, engineering, or a related field and 10 years’ progressively responsible experience as a database administrator or a related occupation. Experience must include the following specific experience and skills:  * 10 years’ experience in SQL database administration and operations including proficiency in SQL Server (SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS). * 10 years’ experience with database performance tuning and optimization, including monitoring system health and performance and optimize SQL queries and database structures and creating and adjusting thresholds for monitoring and alerts. * 10 years’ experience with replication tools ( GoldenGate, SQL replication, shareplex) * 10 years’ experience in operations, supporting production Financial Applications, in a zero-downtime environment (including identification and resolution of database issues, including performance bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities). * 7 years’ working with Ansible and Terraform (including writing and maintaining SQL scripts, stored procedures, and functions and automation of routine tasks such as installs, Provisionin, Patching, Upgrade, Cluster creations). * 7 years’ experience working with other database technologies (Cassandra and Oracle). * 5 years’ working knowledge of PL/SQL (for Oracle). * Any amount of professional experience with database security and compliance standards and cloud-based database solutions (e.g., Azure SQL Database). * Exhibit ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and work daily with Devops, Infrastructure, Network, Storage Teams, 3rd party vendors.. *Current employees eligible for referral bonus as per company policy with regard to this position.  Apply online at www.aciworldwide.com; AutoReqID 19199. ACI Worldwide is an AA/EEO employer in the United States, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and an EEO employer globally.  VEVRAA Federal Contractor Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals EOE – Veteran/Disabled/Minority/AA/F/M/SO   #LI-LF1 ACI Worldwide [https://www.aciworldwide.com/] is a global leader in mission-critical, real-time payments software [https://www.aciworldwide.com/about-aci]. Our proven, secure and scalable software solutions enable leading corporations, fintechs and financial disruptors to process and manage digital payments [https://www.aciworldwide.com/solutions/aci-low-value-real-time-payments], power omni-commerce payments [https://www.aciworldwide.com/solutions/aci-omni-commerce], present and process bill payments [https://www.aciworldwide.com/solutions/aci-speedpay], and manage fraud and risk [https://www.aciworldwide.com/solutions/aci-fraud-management-banking]. We combine our global footprint with a local presence to drive the real-time digital transformation [https://www.aciworldwide.com/about-aci] of payments and commerce.