Database Administrator (PROJ-4696)
Job Description
Remote is seeking a Database Administrator to join the team in Homa Affairs. The Database Administrator will be responsible for deploying and managing enterprise database platforms. This includes designing, administering and supporting production databases including relational and non-relational databases. They will manage end-to-end database administration functions, using appropriate tools and techniques while optimising database performance. Working in a diverse team environment, this will involve sharing outcomes and experience with others to support development and growth. (RFI 70-2526)
Role Description
Key responsibilities:
- Architect, install, configure and maintain scalable high availability database solutions including routine upgrades and capacity planning.
- Undertake performance testing and tuning of databases.
- Troubleshoot and optimise performance by analysing database configurations, fine‑tuning queries, and designing/maintaining effective indexing strategies.
- Manage backup, restore and disaster‑recovery processes including developing, testing and documenting disaster-recovery plans to ensure rapid recovery in the event of an outage.
- Apply security controls by performing timely security patching, managing user accounts and roles, enforcing encryption, and conducting regular risk assessments to mitigate vulnerabilities.
- Develop relevant technical documentation and track progress in collaboration tools.
- Work with business stakeholders, project managers, system architects, software developers and date engineers.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Tertiary qualifications in a technology field.
- 3+ years of relevant Database Administrator experience.
- The ability to create and maintain standardised tooling and techniques, ensuring consistent database administration approaches, accompanied by thorough testing and documentation
- Adept at troubleshooting and resolving system issues to minimise downtime.
- The ability to install, configure and maintain scalable high availability database solutions.
- Able to develop, deploy and maintain scalable solutions using SQL.
- Experience in a range of database platforms, including:
o Online Analytical Processing (OLAP).
o Relational databases (RDBMS).
o Document stores.
o Object stores.
- Collaborate in cross functional teams that include technical and non-technical stakeholders.