Senior Database Administrator

Job Description

About the role

Purpose of the job

A professional database administrator (DBA) will keep the database up and running smoothly 24/7. The goal is to provide a seamless flow of information throughout the company, considering both backend data structure and frontend accessibility for end-users.

Duties and responsibilities
– Build database systems of high availability and quality depending on each end user
– Design and implement database in accordance to end users information needs and views
– Define users and enable data distribution to the right user, in appropriate format and in a timely manner
– Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques and backup data
– Minimize database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast query responses
– Provide proactive and reactive data management support and training to users
– Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards
– Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity
– Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required