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Hitachi Energy

Database Administrator

Kathmandu, Nepal

Business Information:

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation

Mission Statement:
Hitachi Energy is co-creating global and local solutions to solve the global challenge of an inclusive and equitable carbon-neutral future. We achieve this across industries, geographies and for every step on each customer's unique journey.

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Your Responsibilities:

  • Define and model data requirements.
  • Create new and update existing databases as per the requirement.
  • Monitor the database performance and verify that it's running properly at all levels.
  • Troubleshoot if any kind of performance issue arises.
  • Coordinate with the IT team to create backup and recovery plans and procedures.
  • Identify the potential risk of database software and work towards minimizing those risks.
  • Provide first level of support for any database related issues raised by team members.
  • Help team members to adopt new features provided by newer database versions.
  • Identify database framework gaps and design solution to fix the gaps and enhance the framework.
  • Mentor and monitor juniors on database related tasks to improve team efficiency.
  • Conduct regular code review of team members.
  • Take ownership of projects for its timely delivery including (but not limited to) planning, estimation, development approach, assignment, reporting etc.
  • Involve in performance evaluation of team members.
  • Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

  • Minimum of bachelor's degree in computer engineering or equivalent preferred
  • 2+ years of experience in Database Administration and managing multiple MS SQL 2016 (or higher) RDBMS on large systems.
  • Experience in Performance Tuning and Query Optimization.
  • Knowledge of index management, integrity checks, statistics, configuration.
  • Ability to detect and troubleshoot SQL Server related CPU, memory, I/O, disk space and other resource contention.
  • Knowledge of backups, restores, recovery models, database shrink operations, DBCC commands, Clustering, Database mirroring, Replication, Partitioning.
  • Knowledge of SQL Server tools (Profiler, SSMS, PerfMon, DMVs, and system sprocs).
  • SQL Development - ability to write and troubleshoot SQL Code and design.
  • Excellent verbal /written communication skills, Documentation skills for processes and procedures.
  • A multitasker, and team player who has patience and ability to handle job pressure.

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Client-provided location(s): Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-63645
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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