Global Graduates Programme - Associate Database developer
Manassas, VA

Job Description

SWIFT provides the platform, messaging, standards, and products & services to over 10.500 customers in 215 countries and territories.

Our employees are the foundation of this success.

SWIFT has an unique corporate mindset, where diversity, personal development and networking are actively encouraged. And we think you'll like our office culture, built around the way we work to achieve a healthier work/life balance.

If you want to be part of our dynamic, multi-cultural institution with over 2400 employees of 75 nationalities, in 26 offices worldwide, then explore the vast opportunities, rewards and internationally competitive packages that we are waiting for you here at SWIFT.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities • Perform and control day-to-day database administration/ management activities that may include database health data collection and analysis, database access and performance analysis, perform diagnostics and manage error logs, monitor and maintain database disk space allocation and utilization. • Resolve moderately complex problems by investigating and devising solutions for database operations. May include installations, configuration and maintenance of database management systems to optimize or tune to maximize system performance and efficiencies. • Interact with network services, database/software systems engineering and /or applications development in order to restore availability of services and/or identify root cause of complex problems. Ensure user satisfaction by providing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and quickly resolving complex problems. • Define and implement recommendations for complex issues in the area of either database management systems, or systems, or applications or a combination thereof. • Participate in requirements and design phase of the project to ensure operational needs are taken into account as well as influence the solution that has bells, alarms and safety nets built in to support 5 9s availability. • Participate in database/system/network projects/ enhancements by representing department and providing technical advice/ solutions ensuring adherence to documented processes and procedures and risk mitigation efforts. May ensure environment testing and installation/ upgrades.

Qualifications

Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in IT / Engineering or equivalent • 1 to 2 years of experience in database development and support • Experience with Linux (RHEL) • Experience with relational database and administration • Programming languages: PL/SQL, Java, scripting languages (ksh, Perl, Python) • Knowledge of Oracle, Data Guard, RMAN and Oracle Diagnostic Tools • Ability to work in a team environment. • Authorized to work in the US We offer: • Competitive salary and bonus with exceptional benefits /100% company paid Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance • 401(k) matching • Excellent training and career development opportunities • Career Advancement • 4 weeks paid vacation & 12 Holidays • Friendly, professional, stable working environment where one can grow in their career • Casual/Professional Environment • Tuition Reimbursement • Company Paid Gym Membership • Company Functions & Community Outreach Programs SWIFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer