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Our client is looking for a DBA with experience in database technologies and good understanding of SQL/Oracle development. This is a contract role initially for 6 months with good possibility of extension. Please note that this role is fully onsite in Milton Keynes 5 days week. Due to nature of the role DV + NPPV3 clearance is required. Essential Experience Required: * Experience in database technologies and a good understanding of SQL/Oracle development and scripting tools; Oracle DB Architecture, Performance, Database Intallation & Configuration * Experience in database administration, including back-ups, maintenance, performance monitoring and troubleshooting, security management, patch management * Experience in implementing high availability setups such as Always on HA, Mirroring, log shipping and Microsoft Clustering. * Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft SQL Server Stack - SSMS, SSAS, SSIS & SSRS. * Experience working on Linux * Able to work to tight deadlines and changing priorities. * Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server internals and core database functionality (indexes, schemas, triggers, etc.) * Good understanding of database architecture and database design. With a view to carrying out the following: * Installation, Configuration, Maintenance, Performance of DB systems - SQL and Oracle * Monitor & maintaining and tuning databases to optimise availability of server as well as troubleshooting performance. * Creating suitable Database alerts as well as proactively monitor and responding to alerts * Troubleshot performance and connection issues. * Build environments based on standards and best practices that would align to operational and business requirements. * Monitor database maintenance scripts for backups, index rebuild/defragment, and database statistics. * Producing, maintaining, and ensuring backup and recovery procedures are functioning correctly. * Application Implementation, IT application and applications support, technical support, problem solving, technical documentation, communication * Support of application Installation, configuration, maintenance * Availability for out of hours support as part of a support rotation.

MicroStrategy Developer with SQL Server – Victoria London We require an experienced Micro strategy Developer with Microsoft SQL Server BI with SSIS and if possible with experience of Tableau. The following is a list of skills that we require: Micro Strategy v10.4 Architect Web Visual Insight Report Services Distribution Services Mobile (inc. setup) Previous experience in software upgrades SQL Server Very strong T-SQL DB versions 2005 – 2014 Experience with query performance enhancements (e.g. indexing) Stored Procedures Very strong SSIS experience Nice to have SSAS and MDX experience Tableau The Client would ideally like to see recent development experience of developing with Tableau. The Client is based in Victoria London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with daily rate and availability.

C# .net Developer – Insurance Our Client is an insurance underwriter in the City of London. They are now looking to grow their software development team and are looking to recruit a C# .net Software Developer. You will have at least 5 to 7 years expertise in developing complex software with C#. A strong mathematical background would be advantageous but not required. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Expert in C# Development coupled with Java/jQuery Web development Web API, CSS. You will have solid SQL Server experience (stored procedures, table design and some maintenance). Microsoft Office including VBA and advanced skills in Excel and HTML/IIS. Develop and support applications using Visual Studio and other Products where appropriate. Provide support for Microsoft Office Applications along with design and build reports for our SharePoint Applications. The ideal candidate will have a drive to succeed, take part in IT strategy and work in a technology rich and agile environment. The developer will be part of a small team with responsibilities for ensuring the business has full support regarding IT systems. Key aspects of the role will be to: Initiate and promote improvements to MI and analysis Analyse requirements and provide the most suitable solution using the most appropriate technology. Document/support and upgrade a wide range of internal applications/processes As this is a small team, you will need to be flexible in your approach, as you will have primary responsibility for some specific systems but will need to be aware of the overall system. Ability to produce ad hoc reporting and analysis of information in the Data Warehouse Work both as part of a team and under your own initiative Communicate with all areas of the business, at all levels The Client uses Windows Servers and virtualised Windows Clients, with Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint etc.). Additionally they use Office 365 for email, Microsoft SQL Server for our main databases and SharePoint for our intranet. For underwriting the Client uses (Eclipse) and for Accounts (Sun), and a number of other smaller applications for specific jobs, such as RMS for Modelling and Remetrica for Actuarial function. The salary for this role will be up to £50K – for the right candidate maybe slightly higher for exceptional candidates. The Client will consider someone junior with an ability to learn and hit the ground running at £25K - £30K. You will have a 2:1 in maths or computer science, or similar. The company is based in the City of London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

SC/DV Cleared 2nd line/3rd line Support Work on site in the South West 2-3 days per week with work from home Some travel to other sites 6 months+ The Level 2/ Level 3 IT Support Engineer is to be capable of installing and maintaining computer hardware and software systems used to provide test and reference environments in direct support of deployed Live IT systems. The systems are required to support the Core Engineering Team, Test Team and Live Service Management Team based on VMWare, Windows, Linux and Cisco products. Must have: *Ability to work on site 2-3 days per week or as required within a close knit team environment *Experience using and administering Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy and DNS, *Use and understanding of Microsoft Server O/S (ideally 2012R2, 2019 and Windows 10) *Experience working/administrating virtualised environments (ideally VMware vCenter) *Good experience working with different computer hardware *Able to lift, shift and install heavy equipment Good to have *Administering Microsoft Exchange Server 2016, Skype Server 2016, Microsoft SharePoint Server, Microsoft SQL Server 2016 *Administering Trend DSM *Administering VEEAM *Administering SolarWinds *Administering Amulet Hotkey Zero Clients (Using Zero Client Manager) *Administering Meinburg NTP *Administering VMware Horizon and AppVolumes *Knowledge of ADFS *Administering Microsoft Endpoint Connection Manager, *Experience with Windows PKI ideally within Defence or DPKI, *Experience with VMware NSX including microsegmentation, *Experience with cryptographic materials, both handling and accounting for *Experience using Linux products *Experience using Cisco Networking Products *Willing to work periodically outside normal working hours including on call on average one week in 6 Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Developer with Findur, SQL and Java - Application Support - City London Our Client is an International Bank with offices in the City of London. They are now looking to recruit a Senior Developer with Openlink's Findur, SQL and Java. Although the role is for an individual to develop and support the Treasury applications systems for the bank. You will be working MS SQL Server be supporting the London and Global Treasury Applications and Systems along with Openlinks Findur treasury system. As MS SQL Server DBA with Application Support you will be involved with developing and implementing solutions for London and Global Treasury Systems requirements. Must have Findur with Java and JVS development skills. Ensure the integrity, security and accuracy of production database environment, ensuring good performance of the dependent applications. Plan and implement operating procedures for backup of database and recovery of database information. Develop database-related application development standards covering database creation, software placement, storage and auditing. Ensures the integrity of the recovery system at all times. Initiates formal testing of the recovery system. Develops database procedures as necessary to enhance the application suite as required. Responds to, resolves and documents support calls for the production and test applications. Maintains to a high standard documentation supporting the build, maintenance and operational procedures of the database environment. Acts as the technical liaison between database operations and vendor support. Performs other related duties as assigned. You must have at least 2 to 5 years solid expertise as a MS SQL Server DBA 2005 and 2008 coupled with Java development and support. You must have the Microsoft SQL Server Administration (Enterprise Edition) experience. High Level T-SQL programming (SP, Functions, Triggers). Operation, design and implementation experience of Mirroring, Log Shipping and SQL Server Replication. SQL Reporting services and Analysis services maintenance and tuning. Good understanding of WINTEL environment with AD domain and user administration. OpenLink Findur Treasury Application would be handy but not a must. Change management concepts and application Configuration and operation of clustered database Servers using external storage. Scripting stored procedures. Security concepts of database management.Change management concepts and application. The role will be to work as a MS SQL DBA with an element of supporting financial applications development with SQL Server and Java. The financial applications include Openlink’s Findur product and Sungard’s Panorama system - you will be trained in this. The Client is keen to recruit an individual who has experience of Findur and in particular Openlink’s scripting language AVS - but this is NOT a must as you will be trained in the use of Findur. Salary for this role is negotiable - but is expected to be in the range £55K - £65K + benefits. Send your CV in MS Word format, along with your availability and salary expectations.

MS SQL Server DBA Database Administrator – Investment Bank – Canary Wharf - London Our Client is an International Bank with offices in Canary Wharf London. They are now looking to recruit a Senior MS SQL Server DBA with at least 5 years expertise. Although the role is for a Senior MS SQL Server DBA – the Client would like you to have a background in Data Warehousing. As MS SQL Server DBA with Application Support you will be involved with developing and implementing solutions for the banks financial systems. As an MS SQL Server DBA role will involve the following: Ensure the integrity, security and accuracy of production database environment, ensuring good performance of the dependent applications. Plan and implement operating procedures for backup of database and recovery of database information. Develops database-related application development standards covering database creation, software placement, storage and auditing. Ensures the integrity of the recovery system at all times. Initiates formal testing of the recovery system. Develops database procedures as necessary to enhance the application suite as required. Responds to, resolves and documents support calls for the production and test applications. Maintains to a high standard documentation supporting the build, maintenance and operational procedures of the database environment. Acts as the technical liaison between database operations and vendor support. Performs other related duties as assigned. You must have at least 5 to 7 years solid expertise as a MS SQL Server DBA – Database Administrator. Must have the Microsoft SQL Server Administration (Enterprise Edition) experience. High Level T-SQL programming (SP, Functions, Triggers). Operation, design and implementation experience of Mirroring, Log Shipping and SQL Server Replication. SQL Reporting services and Analysis services maintenance and tuning. Configuration and operation of clustered database Servers using external storage. Scripting stored procedures. Security concepts of database management. Change management concepts and application The role will be to work as a MS SQL DBA with an element of supporting financial applications. Salary for this role is negotiable - but is expected to be in the range £55K - £70K + benefits. Please send your CV’s to us in MS Word format.