Database Administrator (M/F)

Your responsibility as a database administrator (DBA) will be the performance, integrity and security of a database. You'll be involved in the planning and development of the database, as well as in troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the clients.

You'll ensure that :

• Data remains consistent across the databases,

• Configuration and maintenance is optimized

• Data is clearly defined

• Users and systems can access data concurrently, in a form that suits their needs

• Provision for data security and recovery control (ensuring all data is retrievable in an emergency)

As a database administrator, you'll need to :

• Establish the needs of users and monitor user access and security ensuring compliance standards are adhered to at all times.

• Monitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to front-end users

• Map out the conceptual design for a planned database

• Consider both back-end organization of data and front-end accessibility

• Review requested code changes for DB’s and apply updates as required for product releases

• Maintain data standards, including adherence to GDPR and PCI-DSS

• Write database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata)

• Control access permissions and privileges

• Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans

• Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly

• Carry out capacity planning

• Work closely with developers, devops and production teams

• Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security

• Commission and install new applications and customize existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose

• Manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of a database.

Skills

You will need to show :

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

• A good communication and teamwork skills while also being able to work independently

• A strong knowledge of MS-SQL and enterprise features and the principles of database design

• Knowledge of MS-SQL components SSAS, SSIS, Reporting services and best practices

• Ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues

• Business awareness and understanding of business requirements of IT

• A willingness to keep up to date with developments in new technology

• A commitment to quality and security

• An understanding of information legislation, such as GDPR

• Fluent in English

Little extra:

• Knowledge of NOSQL or MongoDB technologies

• An interest in data analytics