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.