Partners Group is a global private markets investment manager, serving over 850 institutional investors. We have USD 83 billion in assets under management and more than 1,200 professionals across 20 offices worldwide. We realize potential in private markets by financing and developing great companies, desirable real estate and essential infrastructure. We create value in our investments through active and long-term responsible ownership.

What it's about

The Business Applications Group is closely aligned with the business teams and responsible for the key applications to administrate, monitor and analyze Partners Group's investment programs. The team is responsible for development, customization and on-going enhancement of these applications and related interfaces to best support the global business operations of Partners Group. This is a global role where the candidate will provide administration, development and support for the SQL database landscape as well as act as the last level of escalation for many production support activities. The person will have control over the scope of technical activities, helping to develop best practices, manage knowledge and ensure necessary training of the team

Responsibilities

• Manage SQL Server databases through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems
• Configure and maintain database servers and processes, including monitoring of system health and performance in collaboration with the core IT team, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security
• Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end
• Monitoring database performance details including stored procedure and query execution times, and implementing efficiency improvements
• Manage service improvements for all MS/SQL services supported throughout the organization

What we expect

• Solid academic record and a Bachelor/Master degree with emphasis in technology (e.g. Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, etc.)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in SQL Server administration including management of Always On Availability Groups
• High level of competency in relational databases (SQL scripting and modelling)
• Accurate, effective and independent working style
• High level of flexibility, the ability to work under pressure as well as very good language skills in English (written/oral)
• Excellent communicator with a team-oriented approach and ability to work with external service providers
• Strong project management and personal organization skills
• Ability to multi-task and context-switch effectively between different activities and team in a rapidly changing environment

Not required but a plus

• Knowledge of ETL tools such as SSIS and Pentaho
• Workload automation scheduling tools like Control-M
• Basic Python knowledge or any other programming language experience
• Familiarity with Enterprise Data Management concepts and tools
• Financial industry experience

What we offer

• A highly collaborative and entrepreneurial environment in a team that works closely with both the technology and business sides the firm
• Opportunity to learn the business from some of the world's leading private market experts
• Challenging career path with a long-term career potential
• Competitive salary with performance-related compensation model

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