As a result of continued demand for its products and services Aclara Software, located in Wellesely, MA, is looking for a self-motivated, experienced SQL Server Database Administrator who possesses solid technical documentation skills, has the ability to present ideas in user-friendly language, is able to prioritize and execute in a fast-paced environment and who is successful working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.  You will be responsible for supporting the SQL Server databases and ensuring their performance, availability and security.  Additional tasks may include database maintenance and support for databases for the parent organization as well as assisting with customer support issues.

Aclara Software applications provide utilities with value-added software solutions that unlock the power of AMI systems and underlying billing and metering data to deliver benefits to the utility and customers alike. Aclara’s ENERGYprism Customer Care solutions and Energy Vision Operational Efficiency Solutions are used by more than 100 major energy and water organizations worldwide to reduce capital and operating costs, increase customer satisfaction and address efficiency and resource management needs.  Please visit our web site at www.aclara.com. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide technical support for the database environment
  
• Oversee development and organization of the databases
  
• Assessment and implementation of new technologies
  
• Provide IT with a long-term perspective on the relationship of database technology to business opportunities facing the company
  
• Work with architecture, application development and operations to help achieve a state-of-the-art environment that meets current and future business objective
  
• Provide and design tools to assist in the management of the database and transaction processing environment
  
• Provide a working model of our transaction processing environment for capacity assessment and planning
  
• Develop a methodology for the ongoing assessment of database performance and the identification of problem areas
  
• Develop a security scheme for the database environment and assist in disaster recovery if necessary
  
• Provide leadership during the development and enhancement of production applications including working with applications, technical support and operations during the design, development and implementations of applications
  
• Work with the transaction processing area to develop both the physical and the logical database administration functions
  
• Assist in the development of our processing database and computing environments
  
• Work with others in IT to build the logical database area and provide technical guidance during all phases of the development process
  
• Work with vendors in evaluating and implementing new technologies
  
• Ensure backups and redundancy is maintained to assure failover mechanisms
  
• Apply SQL service packs and patches
  
• Proactively monitor the database systems to ensure secure services with minimum downtime
  
• Provide trend analysis to management team to enable them to make informed decisions regarding resource management
  
• Troubleshoot and problem solve SQL related issues including advising on customer issues
  
• Improve and maintain databases to include rollout and upgrade

The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent strongly preferred
  
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in database administration in a production environment
  
• Experience in data warehouse/large database implementation and support necessary
  
• Experience with SQL Server 2005 and 2008 required
  
• Database replication, clustering knowledge, and mirroring.
  
• Experience with database design tools.
  
• Report server setup and administration.
  
• Strong performance monitoring and tuning skill set.
  
• Extensive knowledge of the SQL language and how to use it.
  
• Strong background in SQL security principles, procedures and best practices.
  
• Working knowledge of single instance/single tenant and single instance/multi-tenant database architectures.
  
• Understanding of SOX, ISO 9000, and web based transaction standards.
  
• Familiar with database encryption.
  
• Familiar with CLR routine support within the database.
  
• Capable of supporting and implementing technology projects in support of business initiatives.
  
• Working knowledge of windows systems administration related to SAN architecture and Raid configurations.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
• Ability to create and maintain positive and professional business relationships with both internal associates and external customers
  
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
  
• Good understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives

Conveniently located Aclara is easily accessible to Rtes 16, 9, 135 and 128 and we offer excellent salaries, medical, dental, 401K and much more in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Please forward your resume with Job Code along with work authorization and salary requirements to:

Aclara Software

Job Code: msqldba

Laurie.aclarasoft@comcast.net

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

No phone calls or third parties please.