Database Administrator

Responsibilities :

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Database Administrator (DBA) to design, implement, maintain, and secure our organizations databases. The ideal candidate will ensure optimal database performance, availability, and reliability, while supporting business applications and data analytics needs.

• Key Responsibilities are Install, configure, and maintain database systems (e.g., IBM DB2, Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize queries, indexes, and schema design.
• Ensure data security, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures are in place and tested.
• Manage user access, roles, and permissions while maintaining compliance with IT security standards.
• Plan and execute database upgrades, patches, and migrations with minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with developers, system administrators, and business analysts to support applications and reporting needs.
• Create and maintain documentation related to database design, configuration, and processes.
• Conduct capacity planning, forecasting, and proactive monitoring to ensure scalability.
• Implement automation for routine maintenance and monitoring tasks.
• Provide on-call support for database-related issues and incidents.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience as a Database Administrator (58 years depending on role level).
• Proficiency in more database platforms (e.g. IBM DB2, Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Strong knowledge of database performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization.
• Hands-on experience with database backup/recovery strategies and high availability solutions (e.g., replication, clustering, Always On, Data Guard).
• Familiarity with cloud database services (AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, GCP Cloud SQL) is a plus.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash, SQL scripts) for automation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Desired Experience Level :

• Experience with database monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios, Prometheus, OEM).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Familiarity with data warehousing, ETL processes, and BI/reporting tools.
• Certifications such as Oracle OCP, Microsoft SQL Server DBA, AWS/Azure Database certifications are advantageous.