SQL Application Support Analyst

SQL Application Support Specialist

As a SQL Application Support Specialist you will be working from home for the time being, but will be expected to be in the office in Woking when they go back!

My client is a leading software house based in the Woking area who are recruiting for an SQL Application Support Specialist to provide support with internal systems. As an SQL Application Support Specialist you will be working very closely with the team to support the system.

As a SQL Application Support Specialist you will recieve the following benefits:

• 35 hour working week
• Private healthcare scheme, subject to qualifying employment period and scheme eligibility
• Stakeholder pension opportunities, subject to scheme qualification criteria
• 25 days holiday per year

SQL Application Support Specialist Responsibilities:

• Scheduling and preparing software ready for installation
• Liaising with clients to arrange and confirm software installation and upgrade plans
• Installing software, software updates and patches onto our own servers and client sites via remote access
• Configuring servers (ours and clients) ready for use including configuring databases and security
• Analysing data migration and integration requirements and preparing specifications and action plans
• Developing and executing data migration and data transformation scripts
• Writing queries and procedures to select and extract data from SQL Server databases
• Assisting with the diagnosis of system issues and providing clients with guidance to resolution
• Setting-up and configuring systems ready for use
• Extracting, transforming and/or importing data into clients' system databases
• Carrying out pre- and post-installation technical assessments to ensure full system operability
• Providing technical support to the development team and clients directly
• Assisting with the configuration of software interfaces with third-party devices and software
• Implementing, monitoring and maintain system interfaces
• Maintaining detailed technical documentation relating to deployments, interfaces and system updates
• Provide input into the team's technical forums and technical specifications

SQL Application Support Specialist Essential Skills:

• Excellent communication and customer facing skills
• Comprehensive all-round understanding and experience of software and databases
• Experience of SQL Server databases 2016 / 2019 including security, users, jobs, backups, maintenance, integration services
• Experience of SQL language including queries, stored procedures and functions
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products
• A highly motivated 'self-starter' who is organised and proactive
• Understanding of basic Windows operating system and networking principles
• Focussed on customer service and quality
• An analytical mind with strong problem solving skills

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