Database Administrator

Provide full management and maintenance support for databases for the Montgomery County Clerk of Courts organization. Implements data models, database designs and table maintenance codes. Resolves database performance and capacity issues and replication and other distributed data issues to ensure high availability. This position reports to the Director of Information Services.

• Work with users to understand their business functions, and what system changes will provide additional value, then translate these requirements into Use Cases / Requirements and work with IT developers to create these system changes.
• Developing and documenting technical specifications such as Functional and Technical Design Documents.
• Assist with or provide requirement analysis, design, development, deployment and support.
• Convert business requirements to functional requirements.
• Conduct and/or assist with unit testing, component integration tests, systems and acceptance testing, problem resolution, and implementation of changes.
• Prepare or provide input to written documentation for technical methods, procedures, functions, or processes to support the installation, operations, training, and maintenance of the systems or applications.
• Oversee the performance of in-house and commercial off-the-shelf software solutions; work with other Information Technology staff to coordinate and perform maintenance of software systems.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and organizational values.
• Communicate and collaborate with diverse individuals from technical and non-technical backgrounds.

Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree in a technology related field; and at least three (3) years of experience performing similar duties -OR- At least Five (5) years of experience performing similar duties. 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Experience with SQL, PLSQL & Oracle database skills.  Basic understanding of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA).  Experience working with a rigid software engineer process.  Skilled in database debugging and testing.  Ability to formulate and write meaningful documentation. Strong analytical skills and experience translating user requirements to functional design. Experience working with Microsoft SQL database tools (SSMS, SQL Profiler, SSRS, SSMA, etc.). Knowledge of principles and processes of providing customer service. Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external users as well as third-party vendors. Ability to make and implement decisions based on data analysis.  Ability to develop creative solutions to problems.