Database Analyst jobs in Kansas City, KS

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Wachter is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Database Administrator to join our IT team in Lenexa, KS. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in database management and optimization, with a focus on Microsoft technologies. This role involves ensuring the performance, integrity, and security of databases, as well as troubleshooting any issues and providing efficient solutions.

We seek self-motivated and reliable candidates, who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees. 

• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits  
• Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance  
• Paid Vacation and Holidays  
• Teladoc & TriaHealth  
• Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings.  
• Hybrid work schedule: WFH Monday, Thursday, and Friday - In office Tuesday and Wednesday during core business hours.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field or relevant work experience.
• 3 years of experience in database administration, information technology, database architecture, or a related field.
• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server and related Microsoft technologies.
• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving database problems.
• Experience with data management and data processing flowcharting techniques.
• Knowledge of database design and scripting using SQL.
• Familiarity with database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring standards.
• Familiarity and experience with Azure SQL a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be detail-oriented and logical.

• Administer, maintain, develop, and implement policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the company database.
• Perform database administration tasks, including backup, recovery, performance tuning, and space management using Microsoft SQL Server and related technologies.
• Implement and oversee database policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of databases and their accompanying software.
• Assess and develop long-term strategic goals for production databases in conjunction with data owners and department managers.
• Work closely with IT managers, DBAs and software developers.
• Respond to and resolve database access and performance issues.
• Monitor database system details within the database, including stored procedures and execution time, and implement efficiency improvements.
• Ensure that storage, archiving, backup, and recovery procedures are functioning correctly.
• Conduct research and make recommendations on database products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.

• ASP.NET 4.6.1 and higher / .NET Core 
• Angular 2  
• Xamarin.Forms (soon to be .NET MAUI) 
• REST Web APIs 
• Microsoft SQL Server (SSMS)
• LLBL Gen Pro  
• Dapper
• RabbitMQ 
• JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, HTML, Typerscript
• Visual Studio 2019 and newer 
• Webforms
• Azure DevOps (Work item tracking and change control process/Repository and Pipeline)
• Telerik / Progress 
• AG Grid
• Syncfusion 
• Web Services 
• Windows Services 
• Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3 
• ServiceChannel 
• Red-Gate

About:

Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful.

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