Database Administrator (DBA) at Renmoney

Description

A database administrator (DBA) that will keep the database up and running smoothly 24/7. The goal is to provide a seamless flow of information throughout the company, considering both backend data structure and frontend accessibility for end-users.   

Responsibilities:

• Build database systems of high availability and quality depending on each end user’s specialized role  
• Design and implement database in accordance to end user’s information needs and views  
• Define users and enable data distribution to the right user, in appropriate format and in a timely manner  
• Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques and backup data  
• Minimize database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast query responses  
• Provide proactive and reactive data management support and training to users  
• Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards  
• Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity  
• Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required  
• Monitoring database efficiency  
• Sustaining the security and integrity of data  
• Creating complex query definitions that allow data to be extracted  
• Training colleagues on how to input and extract data  
• Secures database by developing policies, procedures, and controls.  
• Ensuring all the data complies with legal and international regulations  
• Maintains database results by setting and enforcing standards and controls.  
• Prepares for database expansion by studying plans and requirements; advising senior technical management; coordinating design and programming.  
• Keeps senior technical management informed by preparing reports on system performance and problems.  
• Any other task as advised by the Head of Information Technology

Requirements

• B.Sc. degree in Engineering, Computer science or Information technology related course  
• Minimum of 4years relevant work experience  
• Relevant certifications are desirable (AWS Certified Database - Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator; Microsoft SQL Server Certification; Oracles Database Administrator; Oracle Certified Professional, PostgreSQL, or equivalent are preferred  
• User support experience is desirable 
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, including RDS, EC2, S3, and other relevant services.
• Proven experience in data migration and database consolidation projects.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and PostgreSQL, including performance tuning and optimization.
• Knowledge of database security principles and best practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex database issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.