Database Support Systems Analyst Inverness, Scotland
Job description
Database Support Systems Analyst
INVERNESS (HYBRID)
Our vision is to create a world without limits for people with diabetes and related conditions.
Join us at LifeScan, maker of the iconic OneTouch® brand diabetes products to bring to life our mission to deliver personalized health & wellness experiences that engage people to live their best lives. LifeScan has had an unwavering commitment to improving the quality of life for people with diabetes by developing agile products defined by simplicity, accuracy, and trust to enable knowledge, wellness and health. We have virtual, dynamic and on-site employees in markets around the globe.
LifeScan is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania and has a 31,600 square metre state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facility in Inverness, Scotland. With more than 2,000 employees LifeScan serves more than 90 countries.
At LifeScan we believe our talented and passionate team is what makes us special. We inspire excellence and teamwork through our Shared Values of Care, Create, Connect and Compete.
We have a great opportunity for a Database Support Systems Analyst to join our IT Team on a permanent basis. This a full-time role, which can be undertaken on a hybrid working pattern from our site in Inverness.
What YOU will do here at LifeScan:
Working in our IT team, you'll be responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of our on-site manufacturing databases to ensure that they are operational. This is a critical role in the ongoing success of the site.
You'll also be creating new databases and servers to ensure that as a site we are maintaining high compliance levels.
You'll also be working across the various business streams, representing IT on a number of continuous improvement and development projects.
Responsibilities will include:
- Ownership, Maintenance, Monitoring, and Support of the site's SQL Server Estate
- Implementation and Support of Commercial Off- The- Shelf Systems (COTS) and Custom shop-floor manufacturing systems
- Partnering with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Labs, and PMO teams
- Troubleshooting problems and conducting analysis for efficient program/application solutions
- Evaluating and making recommendations concerning software additions and upgrades; acting as a technical expert to help drive decisions
- Performing routine audits of systems and software and proactively address legacy platform and data issues
- Partnering with global IT Teams to support initiatives such as Analytics, Business Intelligence, and bring forward technology initiatives that can drive tangible business value
- Continuously improving data quality and usage software products and applications while ensuring high availability and data integrity
- Providing technical support to teams delivering regulated Supply Chain applications
- Supporting and developing junior team members and sharing best practice across the teams
About YOU:
In order to be successful in this role, you'll be a problem-solver with a strong background in supporting and managing SQL Server databases. You'll ideally have a degree in a Data or an IT related discipline, but another degree qualification with strong, relevant experience to the role requirements is also fine too!
Together with:
- Strong communication skills with an ability to adapt your approach to different audiences
- Strong technical and analytical skills
- A creative mindset with an eye for continuous improvement and attention to detail
- An ability to work independently, but also be comfortable contributing to team and project work when required
- Advanced SQL Server and Scripting experience – latest level
- Windows clustering, High availability, SQL AlwaysOn, and Windows Server experience
It would be nice if you had but not essential:
- Project Management experience
- MySQL and Oracle experience
We pride ourselves in creating a fantastic team environment that allows everyone to grow and develop. Therefore, it's important to us that you have:
- High Emotional Intelligence with an ability to work with multi-cultural teams
- Able to recognise and welcome diversity
- Flexibility and a solution-oriented approach
- A spirit of continuous improvement
What YOU will gain from the role:
It goes without saying that we'll support you to develop both personally and professionally whilst rewarding your performance.
If you want to be seen for the talent you bring to your work, be the driver of your own career, and work with others who share your passion for success then this would be the right role for you.
Hiring Process:
We're looking forward to reading more about you. Apply by submitting your application and resume. We'll review your application and respond to you whether you are successful or not. This is important to us as we want to ensure you receive feedback from us.
Closing Date:
14th July 2023
At Lifescan we welcome people from all backgrounds. What's important to us is great talent!
