The DBA team manages database availability, security, and performance, ensuring data integrity and efficient access. They handle backups and user permissions while providing proactive support.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and maintain database systems, ensuring high availability and reliability tailored to each end user’s role 
• Implement databases aligned with specific user information needs and operational requirements 
• Define user permissions and facilitate precise data distribution, ensuring timely and accurate access 
• Leverage high-speed transaction recovery techniques and establish regular data backups to ensure data integrity 
• Minimize database downtime, tuning parameters to maximize query performance and responsiveness 
• Provide both proactive and reactive data management support to ensure uninterrupted operations 
• Develop, enforce, and document comprehensive database policies, procedures, and standards 
• Conduct regular tests and evaluations to safeguard data security, privacy, and integrity 
• Monitor database performance, apply updates, and implement patches to maintain optimal operation 

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience: Proven background in database administration, IT, database architecture, or a related field 
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with database standards and end-user applications 
• Data Integrity & Security: Strong knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, and integrity protocols for SQL or NoSQL engines 
• System Proficiency: Experience with GNU/Linux server environments 
• Database Design: Familiarity with database design principles and documentation practices 
• Programming Knowledge: Basic familiarity with programming languages 
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills with a capacity to approach challenges algorithmically 
• Education: BS degree in a computer discipline or a relevant certification 

NICE TO HAVE

• Expertise with MySQL and PostgreSQL
• Familiarity with cloud technologies like GCP and AWS
• Experience with version control systems such as GitHub and Bitbucket