Ireland: Database Architect

GOAL is currently seeking an experienced Database Architect to develop its global database structure, and manage existing data entities. GOAL has Microsoft based data servers in each country of operation and is looking to consolidate and improve data structures and integrity throughout.

This position / opportunity is offered on a 2 day per week 12 month contract based in GOAL’s Head Office Dun Laoghaire Co. Dublin

Terms of Reference

• Identify database requirements by; analysing department applications, programming, and operations; evaluating existing systems and designing proposed systems.
• Recommend solutions by defining database physical structure and functional capabilities, database security, data back-up, and recovery specifications.
• Installs revised or new systems by proposing specifications and flowcharts; recommending optimum access techniques; coordinating installation requirements
• Liaise with Logistics for purchasing and contracting requirements.
• Maintains database performance by calculating optimum values for database parameters; implementing new releases; completing maintenance requirements; evaluating computer operating systems and hardware products.
• Manage existing Database installations
• Develop online and hybrid database solutions (Azure or similar)

Expertise: Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Databases (2005 – 2014), Azure, AD, Access. Knowledge of working in dispersed data structures. Sage database management and development highly desirable

Please see full application procedure and guidelines at https://www.goalglobal.org/tenders