Thursday, 5 June 2014

Associate Database Administrator #140006W | Blizzard Entertainment | Irvine, California, United States


Associate Database Administrator #140006W | Blizzard Entertainment | Irvine, California, United States


Associate Database Administrator
IT - Network Operations
Office: Irvine, California, United States
Blizzard Entertainment is in search for an associate database administrator who is passionate about our games and the databases that power them.  This position will fill a key role in the operations of current and future Blizzard Games.  We are a world class IT organization pushing the envelope of both proprietary and open-source technology serving a global customer base.

Responsibilities
  • Install and configure database software (Oracle and MySQL).
  • Patch and upgrade database software (Oracle and MySQL).
  • Coordinate with IT project management and IT implementation to plan and schedule database maintenance.
  • Respond to helpdesk tickets.
  • Manage day-to-day tasks for test and development database instances.
  • Automation of recurring tasks.
  • Submit service requests to software vendors and drive to resolution.
  • Write DDL and DML to create and modify database objects.
  • Assist Senior DBA’s in the rollout of new production services.
  • Support the development teams within Blizzard via email, IM, and in-person communication.
Requirements
  • Strong understanding of SQL
  • Understands database concepts such as normalization and indexing
  • Experience with UNIX/Linux operating systems, shells, and filesystems
  • Able to perform after-hours and/or weekend support for key deployments
  • Enjoys working in a team environment
Pluses
  • Experience with shell tools and scripting languages (awk, Python, PHP)
  • Experience working with relational databases(Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, etc)
  • Experience with ETL tools and Procedural Language
  • Prior IT or Development experience
Required Application Materials
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter which should include:
    • Why you are interested in working at Blizzard
    • What games you are currently playing
**Only submittals with Cover Letters will be considered.


Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. and its affiliated companies is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 
 
 



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