Database Administrator (DBA) Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of database administrator (DBA). Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for performance analysis and tuning; database reorganizations; space monitoring and management; data integrity checks and cleanup; database backups and recovery; data load, maintenance, and migration scripts.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with very large, high transaction rate OLTP systems preferred
• Proficiency in 11g-R2 RAC builds, standby database, database installation, creation and upgrades and object management is preferred
• Experience with NoSQL database like Cassandra ( preferred ) or MongoDB
• Proficient in SQL and PL/SQL Language
• Take and solve challenging problems, empower team members
• Good to have Postgres exposure
• Design and deploy and support highly available and scalable distributed Cassandra (Datastax OR Apache) database solutions for high volume applications
• Maintain and develop data models, structures and procedures to ensure the integrity and performance

In response to your job posting for database administrator (DBA), I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical support for data warehouse processing, data access, performance tuning, and database recovery.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• ITIL certification would be desirable
• Extensive knowledge of object oriented programming, VB.NET, C# and SQL Server databases
• Relevant Development Certifications preferred
• Very experienced at working in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment
• Track record of designing, developing and supporting highly scalable ETL solutions to process data between internal application databases and external sources
• Possesses significant experience, a deep understanding, and a proven track record for rigorously following the software development lifecycle and adhering to a change control management process for developing, testing and deploying software
• Experience employing quality assurance concepts and best practices
• Expert knowledge of SQL Server Integration, Analysis, and Reporting Services and has successfully applied these tools in the design and implementation of projects and systems

I am excited to be applying for the position of database administrator (DBA). Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for substantial Oracle database support skills toward overall Production and Non-Production database support activities including installations, configurations, upgrades, performance, tuning, backups and disaster recovery (DR), regular maintenance jobs, encryption and troubleshooting.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Assist in the migration of existing database applications from SQL to Cassandra
• Previous experience in the design and deployment of Cassandra database solutions in support of high volume applications
• Strong work experience with database monitoring and backup tools such as RMAN, GoldenGate
• Good to have Oracle Experience
• Experience working on geographically distributed teams
• Excellent communicator and Agile software development practices
• Able to build relationships, be culturally sensitive, have goal alignment, and have learning agility
• Experience with Microsoft Replication design, implementation and support

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the database administrator (DBA) position.

Previously, I was responsible for production support by developing database operations procedures, such as backup and recovery, to ensure database availability.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience with Enterprise Scheduling Tools, preferably Tidal Enterprise Scheduler
• Advanced Technical architecture and documentation skills, preferably with Visio
• Computer literacy in MS Office products and software
• Experience with using Profiler traces and other tools preferred
• Understanding of cloud architectures and impact on database configurations, clustering and backup processes/procedures
• Excellent MS SQL knowledge, at least basic proficiency with Oracle
• Ideally experienced in AWS RDS, MySQL, Postgres, Hadoop and PowerShell scripting
• Understanding of database architectures, hardware configurations, networking, and Windows server platforms experience in software application design and programming

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the database administrator (DBA) position.

Previously, I was responsible for support and mentorship to engineers in all aspects of logical database design, creating and tuning queries, etc.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Proficiency at designing and understanding relational data models with some experience designing, developing, and maintaining relational databases
• Experience with Database replication solutions (IBM QREP, CDC, Power Exchange)
• Solid experience with z/OS environment (TSO, ISPF, SMP/E)
• In-depth knowledge JCL, SQL, and DB2 utilities
• In-depth knowledge of DB2 Datasharing and SYSPLEX environment
• Experience in vendor interactions (IBM PMR, CA)
• Experience with CA DB2 tools, OMPM, Insight
• Experience with install, configure, upgrade, and maintain DB2 and related products into the z/OS environment