We are seeking a Database administrator with excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Your responsibility as a database administrator (DBA) will be the performance, integrity and security of a database. You'll be involved in the planning and development of the database, as well as in troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users.
• establish the needs of users and monitoring user access and security
• monitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to front-end users
• map out the conceptual design for a planned database
• consider both back-end organization of data and front-end accessibility for end-users
• refine the logical design so that it can be translated into a specific data model
• further refining the physical design to meet system storage requirements
• install and test new versions of the database management system (DBMS)
• maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act
• write database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata)
• control access permissions and privileges
• develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans
• ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly
• carry out capacity planning
• work closely with IT project managers, architecture and developers
• communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security
• commission and install new applications and customize existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• 2+ years’ professional experience or internship
• Advanced knowledge of database structure and theory
• Experience with MySQL and NoSQL database type
• Experience in large distributed databases in a cloud environment
• Basic understanding of disaster recovery and database backup procedures
• Familiarity with reporting tools
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and assistance
• problem-solving and good analytical skills
• communication and teamwork skills
• familiarity with the main data manipulation languages and the principles of database design
• the ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure
• good organisational skills
• flexibility and adaptability
• the ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and customers
• business awareness and understanding of business requirements of IT
• a willingness to keep up to date with developments in new technology
• a commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
• an understanding of information legislation, such as the Data Protection Act.
