Description: My Dublin based client currently requires a Oracle DBA to join their team to be responsible for providing specialist advice and/or support to end users on IT applications and systems.

Overview
The successful applicant will contribute to the overall success of the organisation by working effectively to design, develop, test and implement quality database solutions to support the IT systems. The IT equipment associated with is located in Dublin and Belfast and both sites must be maintained in an operational state on a highly available basis. The role is Dublin based but occasional travel to Belfast is required .

Key Responsibilities
• Primarily responsible for providing specialist advice and/or support to end users on IT applications and systems within required timelines; in particular in relation to Oracle, Microsoft SQL and MySQL
• First point of contact for identifying, prioritising and resolving database issues, for both production and non production environments, including dealing with database refreshes and daily tasks, backups and restores
• Supporting and improving the database environments, to ensure 24x7 availability, including back-up and disaster recovery and coordinating and reviewing database security for all environments
• Analyse, plan and implement upgrade projects as agreed
• Apply specialist knowledge of IS applications and systems to contribute to policy, process and planning, and produce system / policy documentation as required
• Manage small/medium projects/work activities or sections of larger projects and interact with stakeholders to ensure business requirements are met; for example working with the functional team and business users to support production and non-production databases.
• Capable of making decisions on assigned projects within the objectives and strategy guidelines of the IS department and an ability to work outside established procedures but within a policy framework
• Liaise with external agencies and suppliers as required
• Provide technical guidance to more junior team members as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
• Relevant degree with 4-5 years experience (including 1-2 years specialist experience in an Oracle DBA support role)
• Strong proficiency in Oracle, with strong Oracle 10g & 11g background
• Strong knowledge of Oracle running on Linux
• Working knowledge of operating within a Windows 2008 environment, Replication and Data Guard, RMAN backup and recovery, SQL and PL/SQL coding
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Strong troubleshooting, problem solving and work planning abilities

• Ability to lead and take responsibility for small/medium projects
• Demonstrated flexibility and motivational skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and meet deadlines.

Desirable
• Oracle RAC experience
• Working knowledge of Oracle Enterprise Manager and system monitoring


Remuneration Package:
This is an excellent role with a leading client in Dublin. They are looking for a solid DBA and will pay a salary based on experience. Should you be interested please contact Stephen Daly on 01 2866666 or stephen@eolas.ie for immediate consideration.



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Skill set: ORACLE , DATABASE ADMIN , SQL Server , DBA

Description: My Dublin based banking client currently requires a Technical Services Engineer with some experience in Oracle and Unix experience to join their technical team.

Background On Role
The role will involve supporting the existing infrastructure (servers and printers) supporting applications running on these servers (some using SQL server databases) and also assisting in managing the Oracle applications on our Linux servers.

Preferred:
• The Engineer must have the Servers/Exchange/Printer and Sql server experience
• 2-4 years experience

Overview:
This is an excellent role with a market leading client offering a strong salary for the right candidate. The client is eager to interview ASAP so please contact me on 01 2866666 or email me on stephen@eolas.ie for immediate consideration.

For further information and to apply please email an updated CV to Stephen@eolas.ie or call 01 286 6666

Skillset: Network Engineer / Technical Engineer / Systems Administrator / Network Administrator

Description: Excellent corporate client and a permanent and pensionable role. Looking for a Junior or Graduate with a degree for a Technical Support Engineer Role
Job Description: (Only a job spec so please don't worry if you don't have all the skills if you are a graduate or Junior candidate)
Our Financial Service client requires a Technical Support Engineer with responsibility for the day-to-day management and support of the Windows, SQL Server, IIS, Web applications and Unix environments that underpin our business applications. This role reports to the Business Application Service Support manager.
Primary Responsibilities
The primary duties for this position include (but are not limited to):-
• Provision of technical support for build, configuration, release and administration of the Production, Pseudo-Live & UAT environments, including configuration of our end-to-end Integration Test rigs.
• Oversee installation of application patches and upgrades on our UAT, Pseudo-Live & Production environments in accordance with the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Use of fundamental technical troubleshooting skills obtained through performance of the role to define, isolate and resolve technical issues.
• Document application problem information, recommendations, and resolution in a clear and concise manner. Provide technical issue escalation using appropriate methodology.
• Adherence to the IT Change/Release procedures to ensure availability, security & reliability of the Production environment.
• Timely reporting of monthly, quarterly and EOY statistics regarding project, business-as-usual and compliance related activity to the management team.
• Contribute to our in-house knowledgebase writing quality articles to be used by Support Engineers and work peers. Support knowledge transfer through close interaction with colleagues in the department.
• Promote a team environment by assisting co-workers whenever necessary to enhance the professional development of everyone within the department.
• Work closely with the Business Applications Service Support manager to set realistic timelines and work estimates.
• Provision of Level 1/ Level 2 support as the need arises
Academic Qualification
• Qualified to degree level in computer science or related discipline.
• Detailed knowledge of Windows 2003/2008 server. Ideally have experience in working within a Windows Server Administrator role.
• Detailed knowledge of SQL and database structures. Ideally have experience in working in a SQL Database Support role. Database Administration and scripting experience would be an advantage.
• Nice to have experience of Microsoft Sharepoint Administration or a detailed knowledge of this.
• Knowledge / experience of supporting business applications operating on WebSphere, UNIX & IIS platforms.
• An excellent customer service attitude and the ability to interact with people in a professional manner are required.
• Must possess good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and use judgment in providing technical assistance.
• ITIL certification would be an advantage.
Remuneration Package:
Very attractive Remuneration Package.
Please apply to peter@eolas.ie if you wish to know more about this role.

Description: SQL Developer (Mid Level)

I need someone with SQL Querying Skills


Essential
• SQL server with very strong SQL query skills ( 1-2 years’ experience)
• Reporting: Knowledge of SQL Reporting Tools ideally SQL Reporting Services 2005/2008
• Databases: MS SQL Server, MS Access: Strong SQL Server 2005/2008 database design and development experience including the usage of DTS/SSIS packages for automated data processing and stored procedures to incorporate business logic.



How to Apply
For further information and to apply please send an updated CV to Lorraine@eolas.ie or call Lorraine 01 286 6666


Salary Circa 45k

Location: Dublin City Centre

Description: SQL Server DBA- 6 month contract and/ or Permananent role available based in Cork.
The SQL DBA will work within the Enterprise Systems Team, a multi-disciplined, high performing team of 14 Infrastructure Support Engineers. Working in the areas of database, reporting and data integration technologies, the ideal candidate will have a mix of skills suited for the development, deployment and maintenance of databases. The role covers all aspects of database deployment from new applications development to database enhancement, maintenance and support.
The role of the SQL DBA is an integral one in the delivery of quality, fit for purpose business solutions developed on the Microsoft Windows/SQL Server based platform, delivered within agreed deadlines, and to the required quality standards, in order to meet the business requirements of internal customers.

Reporting through the line to the Enterprise Systems Manager the successful candidate will:

• Administer the Microsoft SQL Database estate.
• Process database administration tasks to include health checking , capacity planning , performance tuning , database structure changes , database reorganisation
• Support analysis and design of business requirements from a technical point of view and provide input into the technical direction that best support the business requirements and overall IT architecture and strategy, in conjunction with the Application Development team
• Interpret Functional Specifications to deliver best in class technical solutions
• Deliver to agreed Quality standards and to the Project standards and procedures employed in the department
• Participate in design and feasibility reviews; be comfortable in conducting QA reviews of the current and future installed base
• Perform Production support and Oncall duties
• Contribute to the planning activities including impact analysis, scoping of new projects

The Person
The ideal candidate will have:
Technical Expertise:

• IT qualification preferably to degree standard or similar in a computing or science related discipline
• Proven Previous experience as a Microsoft SQL DBA with experience in administrating both Standard and Enterprise SQL deployments
• Sound knowledge of software engineering principles and theory
• Strong knowledge of the Windows environment and strong Database troubleshooting experience
• Knowledge of DBA utilities and exposure to Extract – Transform –and Load (ETL ) tools
• Knowledge of scheduling, monitoring and reporting utilities
• Knowledge of physical and virtual server sets
• A natural interest in technology
This is an excellent Permanent role based in Cork with a leading Financial Services Organisation
Apply now with your updated CV to nollaig@eolas.ie.
Eolas are a Preferred Supplier with this Client.



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