WeStaffIT, Inc.

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SQL Server DBA-Operational

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a MS SQL Server DBA role largely responsible for providing operational database services to the organization. Some of the primary responsibilities of this role would include owning, tracking and resolving database related incidents and requests, fulfilling requests and resolving incidents within SLAs, reviewing service related reports (e.g: database backups, maintenance, monitoring) on a daily basis to ensure service related issues are identified and resolved within established SLAs, responding to database related alerts and escalations and working with development and engineering to come up with strategic solutions to recurring problems.

This MS SQL Server DBA role requires a service oriented mentality, high sense of ownership of the problems and requests assigned, focus on managing and resolving issues in alignment with the SLAs, establishing and maintaining communication with technology customers to keep them updated with status of their requests, initiating and performing changes on production systems and proactively escalating any issues that cannot be resolved within the established timeframes.

Must-have:

  • At least two years of experience supporting MS SQL Server technologies. SDLC experience is important as the individual will be asked to assist developers with our in-house developed Practice Management System.
  • Experience with data replication and mirroring technologies and Microsoft SQL Server 2014 experience is a big plus.
  • Technologies and skills: MS SQL Server, Visual Studio, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, and TFS.
  • Database design and implementation experience – OLTP and OLAP database schema design, stored procedures, XML, FileStream, FileTables, etc.
  • Experience in developing reports using Business Intelligence tools (e.g. SSRS, Crystal Reports.)
  • Education: Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, or related Engineering discipline or years of experience.
  • Business domain knowledge and experience in healthcare (nice to have).
  • DB administration experience – Managing geographically dispersed databases. Database monitoring.
  • Database setup, configurations, and tuning, Hot/Cold backup and recovery, etc.
  • DB administrative tools: including SQL Server Management Studio, SQL Server Profiler, SQL Server Agent, etc.
  • Disaster recovery – Active/Active, warm standby, other DR setups.
  • Knowledge of various regulations, e.g. SOX, PCI. (Nice to have)

Further, the ideal candidate will be a true team player with a commitment to success, and will be able to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. Your excellent communication skills, strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills will be greatly appreciated.

CLIENT LOCATION IS WEST LOS ANGELES ZIP CODE 90064, ON OLYMPIC BLVD. NEAR BUNDY
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS FULL TIME ROLE WITH BONUS POTENTIAL ROLE, PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE AT
818.762.0800 AND/OR SEND YOUR RESUME TO LARRY@WESTAFFIT.COM

Senior Java Programmer Analyst

  • Responsible for supporting client’s essential business systems landscape, especially in regards to warehouse management and shipping processes and procedures
  • Participates in gathering and organizing of business/user requirements and feasibility analysis
  • Participates in performing application design and review
  • Develops code that meets business/user requirements and IS quality standards
  • Develops and conducts system/unit test plans including user acceptance test planning and execution
  • Participates in development of implementation schedules, system implementation planning and execution
  • Meets project objectives within specified time frame parameters and defined requirements
  • Ensures that project success criteria are met; performs day-to- day maintenance of production software systems
  • Creates technical/functional documentation
  • Actively evaluates and resolves daily business problems by performing independent analysis
  • Participates in on-call rotation supporting production systems and user trouble reports
  • Communicates task status/issues to IS management and project leaders
  • Participates in research and evaluation of appropriate software products being considered for acquisition
  • Keeps current with technology trends and their impact to the organization
  • Participates in Disaster Recovery testing to help ensure business continuance

Requirements:

  • Have 5+ years of experience in a similar role as a programmer or developer supporting various business applications
  • Strong experience with Java, PL/SQL, stored procedures, and Oracle database required
  • Knowledge of Powerbuilder, Crystal Reports, and XML desirable
  • Experience with building and testing systems interfaces to ERP applications (SAP experience highly preferred)
  • Understanding/background of SAP/PI highly beneficial
  • Preferred background in an IBM AIX environment
  • Experience with Visual Basic and Citrix preferred
  • Experience with wireless device interfaces beneficial
  • Have excellent interpersonal, listening, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Enjoy working with a team, while possessing a strong independent work ethic
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) or equivalent experience

Director of IT Project Management

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY. US CITIZENS AND GREEN CARD HOLDERS ONLY.
CLIENT IS IN WEST LOS ANGELES, NEAR THE 405/10 FREEWAYS INTERCHANGE.

Our client is seeking a full-time Director of IT Project Management with experience managing deployment of software system solutions across a large enterprise as well as key technology infrastructure projects. The position will direct and oversee a team of project managers. The ideal candidate is a team player who is quality-minded and able to thrive in a fast-paced, and highly mutable business environment. The candidate should possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills in order to develop and deliver optimal solutions to business challenges. The candidate will review proposals to determine costs timeline, funding, staffing requirements, and goals and work closely with internal departments and senior management to ensure the successful completion of projects.