Database Administrator

Job Description

Work Experience: 2-3 Years Position Description The position seeker should be responsible to 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. Principle Accountabilities Provisioning of MySQL instances. Ensuring performance, security, and availability of databases. Prepare documentation and specifications. Database software management (patch and version management). Installation, configuration, and upgrading of MySQL software and related products. Troubleshooting issues to determining root cause. Provides technical escalation expertise for database system problems. Recording data and reporting it to proper parties, such as clients or leadership. Participating in continuing education and training to remain current on best practices, learn new trends, and better assist other team members. Taking lead on projects, as needed. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Provisioning of MySQL instances. Responsible for ensuring performance, security, and availability of databases. Prepare documentation and specifications. Understanding of database software management (patch and version management). Good scripting ability and working knowledge of Shell Scripts or Python. Hands-on with data modelling, database designing and implementing database replication strategies. Ability to plan resource requirements from high-level specifications. Ability to make sound decisions with the information at hand, with the end goal of better customer experience. Must be good at time management, collaborative and self-motivated. Excellent organizational skills allowing to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to work independently as well as with a team. Should be moderate at verbal and written communication. Education and Experience Required Full-time bachelor s degree in computer programming, computer science or similar diploma or degree courses. Total Work experience should be 2-3 years in database administration. Experience in recent versions of MySQL and related products. Strong understanding of performance tuning and troubleshooting. Experienced in data modelling, database designing and implementation.