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Database Administrator/Engineer
Secaucus, NJ

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Database Administrator/Engineer

AXA is currently seeking a Database Administrator / Engineer to join their Digital Solutions Group!

This person will have a unique opportunity to provide scope, development, testing and support for databases within the Operations area of AXA and work heavily with Big Data sets: ensuring these are readily available for operational reporting and our multitude of web portals. The candidate will also have the opportunity to design and build out an entire new data and reporting structure in a cloud-based environment from the ground up.

Responsibilities:

* Work with business users to understand their needs and successfully communicate the challenges along with the solutions to senior and executive management in plain terms
* Design, develop and support custom database applications including working on developing stored procedures, conducting data modeling, database optimization, and going through the process with developers to enhance and modify databases to satisfy new client requirements
* Daily maintenance of database infrastructure, tables, queries and automated batch jobs
* Proactively monitor and troubleshoot problems escalated by the business teams in a timely manner
* Plan, coordinate, implement and maintain server/database/user security measure (access rights, permissions, etc.)
* Perform space management (tablespace and rollback segment), archiving, partitioning and compression techniques for performance and manageability
* Able to work with a wide array of data sources, where fields and values often require translation through extensive Research

QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic Requirements:

* Bachelor or master's degree in Computer Science or 3-5 years' equivalent work experience
* 3-5 years' experience in SQL, specifically with the use of sub-queries, tables, indexes, foreign keys, aggregate functions, Joins and procedures

Preferred Requirements:

* Strong attention to detail and the ability to research in depth is a must
* Fluent in database software. Experience using the Navicat software a plus
* Microsoft Azure environment experience a plus
* Experience using MariaDB or MySQL
* Strong background with ETL jobs from various data sources
* Willing and available to be on-call nights and weekends as needed
* Work collaboratively with a team of engineers
* Insurance industry background or a willingness to learn is ideal

ABOUT AXA:

We have been providing stability and reliability to our clients since 1859 to help them live their lives with confidence, to give them peace of mind, and enable them to realize their dreams for their loved ones and their legacy.

As an employer AXA is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels completely comfortable bringing their true selves to work every day. AXA US has been recognized and certified as a great place to work by the Great Place to Work Institute.

We provide our employees opportunities to move within our organization so they can grow their career and skills without ever having to leave AXA. Almost 40% of our open jobs are filled with current employees.

NOTE: AXA participates in the E-Verify program.

In addition to competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package including 401 (k) and medical programs, we offer the opportunity for continued professional development in a congenial corporate environment.

AXA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.

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