Database Administrator (DBA) — AMK

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) and MongoDB databases.
• Monitor and optimise database performance, including queries, indexes, configurations and resource usage.
• Implement and maintain backup, restoration and disaster recovery procedures to protect data integrity.
• Configure replication, clustering and failover to ensure database availability and reliability.
• Troubleshoot database incidents, resolve performance bottlenecks and conduct root cause analysis.
• Implement database security controls and manage users, roles and permissions in line with data privacy requirements.
• Work with developers to design and optimise database schemas for scalability and maintainability.
• Perform database upgrades, patching and maintenance, and maintain operational documentation and standards.
• Use SSRS for report development and SSIS/ETL tools for data integration.

Requirements

• Hands-on database administration experience with PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server and MongoDB.
• Strong knowledge of performance tuning, query optimisation and indexing.
• Experience with backup and recovery, replication, clustering and high availability.
• Familiarity with database security, access management and troubleshooting.
• Experience with SSRS and SSIS/ETL tools.
• Relevant certifications, such as Oracle Certified Professional or Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, are an advantage.