Database Administrator at Byteworks

Details:
A database administrator (DBA) is responsible for the performance, integrity and security of a database. They will also be involved in the planning and development of the database, as well as troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users.

Responsibilities

• Establishing the needs of users and monitoring user access and security.
• Monitoring performance and managing parameters to provide fast responses to front-end users.
• Mapping out the conceptual design for a planned database.
• Considering both back-end organisation of data and front-end accessibility for end-users.
• Refining the logical design so that it can be translated into a specific data model.
• Further refining the physical design to meet system storage requirements.
• Installing and testing new versions of the Database Management Systems.
• Maintaining data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act.
• Writing database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata).
• Controlling access permissions and privileges.
• Developing, managing and testing back-up and recovery plans.
• Ensuring that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly.
• Working closely with Software Developers, Technology Support and project managers.
• Communicating regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security.
• Commissioning and installing new applications and customising existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose.

Requirements

• 2-4 Years experience
• Technical Expertise i.e. Data Models, Database Design Development e.t.c
• Strong Knowledge of Strong Query Language (SQL), Javascript.
• Knowledge of Statistics and experience in using statistical packages for analytics.
• Adept at Queries, report writing and presentation.
• First Class or Second Class Upper degree in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science,Statistics or Management Information.