Database Administrator (DBA)


Job Description

Description

A database administrator (DBA) that will keep the database up and running smoothly 24/7. The goal is to provide a seamless flow of information throughout the company, considering both backend data structure and frontend accessibility for end-users.   

Responsibilities:

  • Build database systems of high availability and quality depending on each end user’s specialized role  
  • Design and implement database in accordance to end user’s 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  
  • Minimize 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  
  • Monitoring database efficiency  
  • Sustaining the security and integrity of data  
  • Creating complex query definitions that allow data to be extracted  
  • Training colleagues on how to input and extract data  
  • Secures database by developing policies, procedures, and controls.  
  • Ensuring all the data complies with legal and international regulations  
  • Maintains database results by setting and enforcing standards and controls.  
  • Prepares for database expansion by studying plans and requirements; advising senior technical management; coordinating design and programming.  
  • Keeps senior technical management informed by preparing reports on system performance and problems.  
  • Any other task as advised by the Head of Information Technology

Requirements

  • B.Sc. degree in Engineering, Computer science or Information technology related course  
  • Minimum of 4years relevant work experience  
  • Relevant certifications are desirable (AWS Certified Database - Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator; Microsoft SQL Server Certification; Oracles Database Administrator; Oracle Certified Professional, PostgreSQL, or equivalent are preferred  
  • User support experience is desirable 
  • Extensive experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, including RDS, EC2, S3, and other relevant services.
  • Proven experience in data migration and database consolidation projects.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL and PostgreSQL, including performance tuning and optimization.
  • Knowledge of database security principles and best practices.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex database issues.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Renmoney on jobs.workable.com to apply


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