Database Administrator

Description

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Database Administrator with experience in database languages such as Oracle, SQL, and/or Postgres to join our team. This role will involve the development, maintenance, and optimization of database systems, with a focus on moving and managing databases in the cloud. The ideal candidate will have experience in database design, and writing SQL queries

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize databases
• Write and maintain complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions to support application and reporting requirements.
• Perform database tuning and optimization to ensure optimal performance and scalability.
• Monitor database performance, troubleshooting issues, and providing support for production and development environments.
• Assist in the design and implementation of database schemas, data models, and data integrity strategies.
• Participate in database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Ensure database security best practices are followed and sensitive data is protected.
• Document database structures, procedures, and workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1-2+ years of experience in database programming and management, including working with one of the following: Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with database performance tuning and query optimization.
• Knowledge of database automation and deployment tools.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of cloud-based database services (e.g., Amazon RDS, Azure SQL Database) is a plus
• Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) is an advantage.