IT - Data Base Administrator

We're on the lookout for a highly skilled individual to join our team, taking the helm in ensuring the performance, availability, and security of our SQL Server databases. Beyond routine maintenance, you'll play a crucial role in planning, designing, and implementing database strategies that align seamlessly with our evolving business needs.

• Manage and monitor SQL Server / MySQL databases to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security.
• Implement and maintain database backup and recovery strategies to minimize data loss and downtime.
• Perform regular database maintenance tasks, such as index rebuilding, query optimization, and database tuning.
• Proactively identify and resolve database performance issues and bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with developers, system administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective use of database resources.
• Develop and implement database security policies and procedures to protect sensitive data.
• Monitor and analyse database performance metrics and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Plan and execute database migration and upgrade projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related problems in a timely manner.
• Document database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Strong experience as a SQL Server / MySQL DBA.
• In-depth knowledge of SQL Server / MySQL database administration, including database design, installation, configuration, and maintenance.
• Proficiency in writing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, and functions.
• Experience with database performance tuning and optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with high availability and disaster recovery solutions, such as database mirroring, log shipping, and clustering.
• Understanding of relational database management systems and their principles.
• Knowledge of database security best practices and the ability to implement and enforce security measures.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Certification in SQL Server administration (e.g., MCSA : SQL Server or MCSE : Data Management and Analytics) is preferred.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale SQL Server / MySQL databases in a production environment.