Wissen Infotech - The Company BACK
Wissen Infotech Pvt. Ltd. is a software services, development and support Company specialized in providing Remote Database Administration solutions, offshore Database Application development and support to its Fortune-500 clients. Incorporated in January 2000 by a spirited team of expert IT Consultants, Wissen has grown rapidly from a small company to a mid-size corporate. Wissen operates multi-site facilities in USA and India and works on a combination of onsite and offshore service models.
What is DBA?
Any company has a lot of information to handle that relates to its accounts, sales, finances, stocks and the like. This is of immense value to a company and the way it is accessed, utilized, stored and retrieved directly influences the competence and growth of the company. For the purpose of safety and proper organization, the data is stored in RDBMS or simply a Database. All users who need the information connect to the database for putting /getting / updating the data they want to. Database Administration aims to keep these critical databases in the pink of their health and available always to ensure a proper dispensation of data relating to individual users in a safe and secure manner.
Since most of the big companies have their offices (and hence users) spread out across the globe, the databases to which users need to connect, need to be available 24x7 and require a good deal of maintenance to keep them healthy. The personnel who carry out this activity of maintenance, user administration along with other related areas such as system administration and networking, are called Database Administrators or simply DBAs.
A typical DBA is a perfectionist and has an eye for detail. He can even be termed by his detractors as nosy, fidgety, withdrawn and even grumpy. But a DBA enjoys his job if he is cut out for it and derives a high level of self actualization from his calling. He even enjoys life and has a sense of humor, too!
DBA as a career option
As you may have by now understood that the job of a DBA involves a high level of responsibility and risk, it can be safely said that the job of Database Administrator is not for everyone.
Typically, programmers and developers consider shifting over to the DBA realm after having put in more than 5 years of service in their line, in view of the skills and attitude expected from a person of DBA's standing.
Pay wise, it can be safely assumed that DBAs are some of the best paid professionals in the IT sector.
The success of a DBA depends upon how well he understands the process and information flow and the tools at his command. He will need to communicate with developers, programmers and even network and system administrators and therefore will be required to understand and demonstrate a working knowledge of all these skills besides being a specialist in the DBA activities (and never underestimate the importance of Communicative ability for a DBA). Once he understands the big picture and proves his mettle within the organization, a DBA's worth does not go unnoticed. He eventually becomes almost indispensable within the organization and commands a lot of influence not only by virtue of his knowledge but also by his standing as a DBA.
Prestigious Clientele, Top of the line Technology
Wissen renders its services to the best corporations in the world. Among them, one is a leader in Medical Equipment manufacturing and another is a household name in children’s toys and play equipment.
The technologies employed by these companies, which are strong believers in technology and the best practices, is by far, the best in the world. As an integral part of the Wissen team, you will be working with the world-class DBA Team. You will be learning from them, working with them on the technologies which will give you an edge you cannot think of otherwise. It would not be an exaggeration to say that some of the technologies Wissen is presently working on have not yet been tried out by the Indian corporate bigwigs.
Recruitment
Wissen is now recruiting Trainee Database Administrators to be a part of its dynamic team.
Requisites for the post of Trainee Database Administrators
Experienced or Fresh candidates with Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills holding any one of the following qualifications
People who have experience in other areas of IT and are planning to shift to Database Administration are also eligible.
Your Commitment
Progression as a DBA at Wissen
Your career path at Wissen will basically have five phases:
0. External Training
1. Induction and HR Training and Evaluation
2. Internship in L2 Support Team
3. Full member of L2 Support Team
4. Upgrade to L3 Support Team
External Training
Once selected, you will have to undergo External Training for Database Administration and primary training in UNIX. Company will pay for this training. You will be evaluated on the basis of your grasp of what has been taught in the external training before you go into the next phase of internal training.
Induction and HR Training and Evaluation
Once the earlier stage is cleared, you will go through a rigorous program of internal training that includes among others HR and Security Policies, specifics of DBA methodologies as applicable to the client environment. You will be tested on ALL the topics you have been trained in and clearing these papers is a must to qualify for the next phase.
Internship in L2 Support Team
Once your training and induction is done, you will become a member of the L2 Support Team. Here you will be exposed to the environments of all the individual functions of the client and get to work on several types of databases. You will also learn how to interact with customers and resolve database issues among others. Your performance here will be closely watched and evaluated.
There will be a Probation period of 6 months after you join the L2 Support Team.
Full-fledged member of L2 Support Team
In this phase you will work as a full-fledged member of the L2 Support Team doing Standard Repeatable Activities (SRAs) on databases and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Your acumen, attitude and stamina will be assessed here. Once you are counted as an expert you are all set to move to the L3 Support Team.
Upgrade to L3 Support Team
Once your stint with the L2 Support Team is done, you will be taken into the L3 Team where you will start working on more and more complex tasks and become the full scale DBA that you were meant to be. This is when you will start making worthwhile contribution to yourself, to the company and to the client.
Expect this phase to arrive around 1 1/2 to 2 years of your joining.
Those who have completed their commitment period at Wissen are now gainfully employed in major organizations handling big responsibilities and drawing handsome salaries. If you meet the standards and put in the hard work expected of you, you can dream to be in that position, with absolute confidence.
Salary Structure
We have a performance-linked salary structure. Though the salary hike/review would be identical for all the candidates, the variable component that makes the most important difference would be based on the credits you earn through Monthly Performance Score Card which records your progress and contribution.
Selection Procedure
We are sure you can appreciate the efforts put in by the company in building you up. Efforts of a similar scale are being deployed while selecting the candidates. In order to ensure efficiency and also effectiveness of our selection process, we need to ensure that casual walkers do not deprive the genuinely interested candidates of their well deserved opportunity.
Please understand that it is not our intention to inconvenience you in anyway but only to filter out the non-serious candidates that we are taking these measures.
The normal recruitment procedure for freshers to the entry level position is as follows:
Round I - Screening Test
Testing for a fair knowledge of technical concepts, English language skills, reasoning and numerical ability.
A Screening test would be conducted on Sunday, 27th July 2008 between 10 AM and 3 PM at Kasturba Gandhi Degree & PG College for Women, West Marredpally, Secunderabad. For appearing in the screening test, you need to register yourself by paying Rs.100/- (Rupees One Hundred Only).
Venue for the Screening Test: Kasturba Gandhi Degree & PG College for Women, West Marredpally, Secunderabad.
Date of the Screening Test : Sunday, 27th July 2008
Registration Process for the Screening Test
Place of registration : Wissen Infotech
504A-507, Ashoka Bhoopal Chambers
S.P.Road, Secunderabad – 500 003
Dates for registration : 21 Jul– 26 July 2008
Time for registration : Between 10AM and 5 PM
Requirements for registration : 2 Passport size photographs + Rs. 100/-
The names of candidates who clear the Screening Test will be put up on our website www.wisseninfotech.com/result after 5 PM on Friday, 1st August 2008.
Non-Local candidates can get themselves registered at the Venue - Kasturba Gandhi Degree & PG College for Women, West Marredpally, Secunderabad on the day of the test - Sunday, 27th July 2008 between 10 AM and 3 PM. However, we strongly recommend that you register yourself in advance so that you will be allotted the time-slot for the test and you would not have to wait for long.
Round II - Group Discussion
Testing the Team play, language and analyzing abilities.
The candidates selected in the screening test will have to appear for the Group Discussion. The topic for the group discussion will be announced by the panel just before the start of the Group Discussion Round.
The time slots for the Group Discussion would be displayed along with the results of the Screening Test.
Round III - Technical & HR round
The candidates who get selected to this stage will have to deposit Rs.15,000 (Rupees Fifteen Thousand Only), before appearing for the Interview. Again, this is not to inconvenience you in any way but to make sure you would not throw away a grand career after having deprived someone else of his/her fair chance. This would be used for your basic training when you get selected and join the company. In case you pay up, get selected and then decide to forego your option of joining the company, you stand to lose this deposit. However, if you are not selected for the next level of selection procedure, this amount would be refunded. You will agree this is a fair approach.
o If you do not make it to the next round this amount will be paid back to you after the results are announced.
o If selected, the amount would be utilized towards the fee for external training in Database Administration.
o If selected and you do not join after the selection, you will have to forego the amount.
Interview will be based on the learning mentioned on respective CVs. Candidate's potential to be placed in the team - commitment, sincerity, and employability are the criteria for the final selection.
Candidate then meets with the CEO & COO and the decision to extend the offer is made based on the overall performance.
Syllabus for the Written Test
The duration of the Written Test is 60 minutes and you are expected to answer questions from the following areas:
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Subject
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No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
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TECHNICAL:
* Principles of Programming Languages and C * DBMS Concepts and SQL * Operating Systems and Unix * Software Engineering
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50 |
50 |
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REASONING AND GENERAL APTITUDE
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25 |
25 |
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Language Skills - Grammar & Vocabulary
|
10 |
10 |
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Comprehension
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5 |
5 |
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Descriptive
|
10 |
10 |
FAQ:
Why a commitment of 3 years?
We are sure you will appreciate the fact that there is a lot of training involved in the making of a DBA. To start from scratch and arrive at the point where others would normally be five years later, takes a lot of effort from the company. It would be fair to assume that in the first one and a half years, you will be taking from the company without giving anything in return. For the company the recover the training expenses, you would have to put in a service of at least two years after you get trained. Remember, you are starting from the scratch and it is in your interest as well to stick to the company and grow within the company before starting to sell your skills.
Why registration?
Uncomfortable topic as it is, it needs to be addressed - fairly and squarely. We have had candidates making it to final stage of interview and go back on the commitment and tell us on our faces that they had come just for the heck of attending the interview. We are sure, had you known what it is to be without a job, you would jump at the offer and go for it. At this time, the onus on the management is not only to ensure an efficient and effective recruitment program but also see to it that a fair chance is given to the persons who are genuinely interested in joining.
Am I expected to work in the Night Shifts?
Yes. You will agree that the job of a DBA puts him/her in charge of situations that may occur without warning at any time. This requires the DBA to be available 24x7. We offer support to our clients on a 24x7 and need personnel on this basis.
Do I have to pay any money other than the registration fee and the Training Fee?
No, you are not required to pay any amount other than the following:
o If you do not make it to the next round this amount will be paid back to you after the results are announced.
o If selected, the amount would be utilized towards the fee for external training in Database Administration.
o If selected and you do not join after the selection, you will have to forego the amount.
What are the benefits as an employee of Wissen?
We believe that the key to the success of an organization lies in its people. To attain this, many opportunities are provided for individual growth and learning. Our endeavor is to provide a positive environment that will motivate our employees to achieve and maintain superior levels of performance. We believe in the continuous up-gradation of knowledge and skills. We strive to provide an environment that nurtures the overall development of our employees. Here are some of our existing benefits packages:
* Paid Days Off
Upon the completion of Probation Period of 6 months, employees are eligible to avail 20 leaves per calendar year on a pro-rata basis.
* Leave Encashment
Those who do not utilize their leaves in a given calendar year get to encash up to 5 leaves.
Upon certification and submitting the certificates, the fees paid for successfully cleared papers will be reimbursed in installments, subject to eligibility.
Based on the client requirement, some of the employees will have an opportunity to be deputed for short-term onsite training at the client location.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided to all the employees on subsidized rates.
All the employees and their families get to be a part of periodic outings and entertainment.
There will be a Training Fee Reimbursement of up to Rs.5,000/- in a year. The guidelines:
* You should have completed 1 year of service.
* You should have at least another 1 year of service left.
There will be a benefit of Group Health Insurance Coverage for all the employees.