Database Administrator

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the installation, configuration, management, and optimization of various database systems, ensuring their performance, availability, and security. You will work closely with developers, IT teams, and key stakeholders to support applications, troubleshoot database issues, and implement best practices. Key Responsibilities: Database Administration : Install, configure, and manage databases, ensuring their availability and performance across multiple environments (production, development, and test). Monitoring & Optimization : Continuously monitor database health, performance, and capacity, optimizing queries and performance to ensure efficiency. Backup & Recovery : Develop and implement backup and recovery plans, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime in case of failures. Database Security : Ensure database security through user access control, encryption, and auditing, while implementing security best practices. Database Upgrades : Manage database patches, updates, and upgrades, keeping systems up-to-date with the latest features and security patches. Troubleshooting : Identify and resolve database-related issues such as connectivity, performance degradation, and storage limitations. Data Migration : Plan and execute data migrations, including exporting, importing, and transforming data as required. Capacity Planning : Monitor and plan for database growth, ensuring that storage, memory, and CPU resources meet the demands of the business. Automation : Automate routine database administration tasks, including backups, monitoring, and reporting. Collaboration : Collaborate with software developers, system administrators, and IT support teams to integrate database solutions and troubleshoot application issues. Required Skills & Qualifications: Experience : 1+ years of experience as a Database Administrator (DBA). Education : Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Database Knowledge : Proficiency in administering popular databases such as MySQL Performance Tuning : Hands-on experience with performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies. Backup & Recovery : Strong knowledge of backup and recovery tools and processes. Security : Experience with database security, including user management, role-based access control, and data encryption. Scripting : Proficiency in SQL and shell scripting for database automation and maintenance tasks. High Availability : Experience with database clustering, replication, and high-availability setups. Operating Systems : Familiarity with Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems for database management. Communication : Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams. Preferred Skills: Certification in database technologies (e.g., MySQL, Cassandra, Mongodb,). Experience working with cloud-based databases (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL). Knowledge of NoSQL databases and big data technologies. Experience with DevOps tools and processes for database integration in CI/CD pipelines.