Database Administrator

We are looking for an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, maintain, secure, and optimize enterprise database environments. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in database administration, performance tuning, backup and recovery, database security, and troubleshooting.

The successful candidate will work closely with development, infrastructure, and data engineering teams to ensure database availability, scalability, reliability, and performance., * Install, configure, administer, and maintain database management systems.

• Manage SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or other relational databases.
• Monitor database performance and perform query optimization.
• Identify and resolve database performance bottlenecks.
• Implement database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Manage database security, user permissions, and access controls.
• Perform database upgrades, migrations, patching, and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain database scripts, stored procedures, and functions.
• Monitor database health, availability, and capacity utilization.
• Ensure database integrity, consistency, and high availability.
• Support database replication, clustering, and failover configurations.
• Collaborate with application developers, DevOps, and infrastructure teams.
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• 3-8 years of experience as a Database Administrator or Database Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and relational database management systems.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Experience with database performance tuning and query optimization.
• Knowledge of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Understanding of database security, encryption, and access management.
• Experience with database monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Knowledge of indexing, partitioning, replication, and clustering.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux server environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS RDS, Amazon Aurora, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud SQL.
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Cassandra.
• Experience with database automation and scripting using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with large-scale enterprise database environments.
• Relevant certifications in Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, AWS, or Azure.

Manage and optimize enterprise database environments, including installation, configuration, performance tuning, backup and recovery, security, upgrades, replication, clustering, and troubleshooting. The role supports database availability, scalability, reliability, and disaster recovery while collaborating with development, DevOps, infrastructure, and data engineering teams. The summary above was generated by AI Database Administrator (DBA), * Annual Salary: $90,000 - $140,000, depending on experience and technical expertise.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement benefits.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Fully remote work flexibility.
• Professional development and certification support.
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