SQL DBA - Quant Hedge Fund

SQL DBA – Quant Hedge Fund85k Base 20k Bonus + PensionQuant Capital is urgently looking for a SQL DBA to join our high profile client.Our client is a $50billion strong Hedge fund with performance figures of 23%. They trade a number of products across equity and commodities in both high and low frequency strategies. They have the reputation as one of the best funds globally. They use a combination of proprietary data, superior technology, and aggressive execution to achieve their trading objectives.The database administration team at consists of two members of staff who are responsible for all areas of the SQL Server and SAP ASE database infrastructure. The database estate at consists of around 100 SQL Server instances, (all versions from 2005 to 2016) and 20+ SAP ASE 15.7 instances running on Oracle Linux.The main responsibilities of the SQL DBA are:Specialization in SQL Server development and administration, with ability to cover SAP ASEStrategy for new databases globally, including hardware and storage designCapacity planning for new and existing systemsWorking closely with developers, advising on SQL code optimisations and database designNew database installations, upgrades and migrationsConfigure and monitor database backup policiesRelease database changes to UAT and production environmentsMaintain appropriate database security policiesDevelopment of SQL-based automation systemsSQL DBA’s / SQL Database Administrators MUST have:Bachelors, Masters or PhD in Computer Science / Maths / StatsExceptional technology skills; recognised by your peers as an expert in your domainExperience of Administration of a large SQL Server estateFamiliarity with modern versions of Windows Server (up to 2012 R2)Development of automation systems for the SQL estateFluency in T-SQLTroubleshooting and resolving database performance issuesUnderstanding of underlying systems, including networks and SAN storageAutomation of database maintenance tasksExperience with SQL Server disaster recovery and high availability technologiesDatabase designFamiliarity with ‘exotic’ SQL Server features such as Service Broker and SQLCLRSAP ASE 15 knowledge / experienceExposure to Linux, preferably RHEL 6This fund pays the best comp we have seen in the market.My client is based in LondonThe environment is that of Facebook or Google, relaxed open with time to think and make the right decisions. The atmosphere is calm and relaxed. This is a role for techies, those who are motivated by the sharp end of technology and the possibility of making serious money doing something you are passionate about.The client offers a bonus to all employees as a result of the fund’s performance from day 1.