Snap-On Diagnostics are hiring a Senior Database Engineer / SQL Developer

Snap-on Incorporated is a $2.9 billion leading global developer, manufacturer and distributor of tool and equipment solutions for professional technicians, motor service shop owners, specialty repair centres, original equipment manufacturers, and industrial tool users world-wide. Product lines include hand and power tools, diagnostics and shop equipment, tool storage products, diagnostics software and other solutions for the transportation and industrial service industries.

Snap-on's mission is to create value by providing innovative solutions to the transportation service and industrial markets worldwide. Snap-on has long been the leader in producing the highest quality hand tools for the professional technician, but today, Snap-on is more than a hand tool company. Today, Snap-on surrounds its customers with a full range of capabilities.

Snap-on's present and future success is driven by its competitive advantages. These advantages give substance to Snap-on's ambitions, shape its strategies and define the essence of its value as an investment and an institution. Snap-on has assembled the industry's most complete portfolio of technology solutions and has the development capabilities to address the service challenges of tomorrow.

The Cork facility is one of several Snap-on global engineering sites and employs over 60 development professionals. The Vehicle Communication Software (VCS) team consists of 30 people within the Cork facility, operating within a wider team of employees located in the US, China, Australia and Brazil.

Job Description:

This position supports database design, optimization, and production support for specific projects at Snap-on. The role will require strong data design skills and the ability to work closely with software development engineers to develop robust, scalable, performance systems.

Specific tasks include but are not limited to:

Implementation of MS SQL Server administration best practice with regard to
- Backup and restore strategies
- Scheduled maintenance procedures
- Performance analysis and troubleshooting
- Query/data access optimization
Generating and publishing web enabled reports utilizing Internet Information Services (IIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), and Data Transformation Loading (DTL).
Implement and document database administration and development best practice.
Develop and implement high availability database systems (99.9%+ uptime).
Review and approve proposed SQL code changes.
Work closely with I/T to determine and implement software and hardware upgrades as needed to promote system stability and performance.
Work with various constituencies to gather requirements for enhancements to the existing system.
Design and implement data hygiene mechanisms for all external data sources.
Design and implement data export mechanisms in support of data sharing activities across Snap-on subsidiaries.
Review existing database implementation. Recommend and implement changes to improve performance and reliability.

Qualifications required:

Minimum 5 yrs experience in developing database software.
Minimum 5 yrs experience in managing mission critical database installations.
Expert in design and development of MS SQL Server 2005 and 2008 based software.
Expert in TSQL, SSRS, SSIS.
BSCS, BSEE or BSSE
MCDBA, MCSE or equivalent experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

Previous automotive or VCS / Scan tool diagnostic software development experience
Good understanding of vehicle data
Experience with Access and Interbase database platforms
Experience with/knowledge of Microsoft .Net technologies
Windows XP, 7 O/S experience
Experienced in a formal project management methodology

Person specification:

The candidate should be:

Self-motivated
Able to work on his/her own initiative and be able to work on a team.
Interaction with clients, customers and engineers, requires that the candidate be a good communicator in both verbal and the written word.

Contact: snaponcork-recruitment@snapon.com (Reference DBA role)

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