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.