Database Administrator

Job Overview

Job Description

Job Description:



Maintain operations of databases and DBMS.
Code deployments that follow change management processes 
Review and execute policies, procedures, and standards relating to database management including error log review and database backups 
Assist in general system administrator of legacy and cloud resources which interact with database systems 
Apply knowledge of database management systems and coordinate changes to databases 
Implement and maintain database security 
Manage and document production and non-production databases to policies and standards 
Strengthen data management organization 
Follow and develop data repository requirements, data dictionaries, and warehousing systems 
Optimize database access and allocate resources to align configuration, performance, and cost.



Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Science, Business Administration, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience 
Minimum of 3 years experience in conducting database administration, implementing, and maintaining database security, production, and non-production databases, optimizing database access Intellectual curiosity and integrity 
Motivation and drive to achieve long-term business outcomes 
Customer-eccentric focus and understanding of service models 
Focus on business efficiency and optimization 
Strong problem solving, organizational, and project management skills 
Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively across technical teams 
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to discuss database and data management techniques and capabilities with both technical and business audiences 
Ability to successfully juggle multiple tasks and initiatives in a fast-paced environment 
Ability to connect business and technical concepts – an understanding of business processes and the databases they access, and the flow of information between processes 
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Azure, SQL Server, Data bricks and DevOps processes and tools 
Deep understanding of data pipelines and structured and unstructured datasets 
Deep knowledge of backup and disaster recovery 
Detailed knowledge of relational database management systems (RDBMS), object-oriented database management systems (OODBMS), and XML database management systems 
Demonstrated experience in performance optimization 
Energetic self-starter who brings integrity and enthusiasm to enable positive change every day 
Curiosity, passion, and a strong desire to learn 
Entrepreneurial and Innovative mind-set