Database Administrator

Job Summary

As a Database administrators you will create and organize systems to store and secure data against data loss.

Your day-to day activities will include ensuring the database is up and running smoothly at all times. To provide a seamless flow of information throughout the company, considering both backend data structure and frontend accessibility for end-users.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of B.Sc. degree in computer and information technology or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience Proven working experience as a Database Administrator

Skills:

• Hands-on experience with database standards and end user applications
• Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity and SQL
• Familiarity with database design, documentation and coding.
• Previous experience with DBA case tools (frontend/backend) and third party tools
• Familiarity with programming languages API
• Problem-solving skills and ability to think algorithmically

Responsibilities

• Build database systems of high availability and quality depending on each end user’s specialised role
• Design and implement database in accordance to end users information needs and views
• Define users and enable data distribution to the right user, in appropriate format and in a timely manner
• Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques and backup data
• Minimise database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast query responses
• Provide proactive and reactive data management support and training to users
• Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards
• Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity
• Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required