Database Administrator

About the Role

The Database Administrator (DBA) manages international education platform database systems, ensuring data integrity, availability, and security. The DBA optimizes database performance, supports application teams, and oversees database maintenance and backup strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain database systems (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle).
• Monitor database performance and optimize queries to improve efficiency.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with industry best practices.
• Perform regular database backups, recovery testing, and disaster recovery planning.
• Troubleshoot database-related issues and provide timely support to application teams.
• Manage user access controls and authentication policies.
• Automate database maintenance tasks using scripting languages such as PowerShell or SQL scripts.
• Collaborate with developers to support database requirements for applications.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of database configurations, procedures, and security policies.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• Strong expertise in SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL (experience with cloud databases is a plus).
• Knowledge of database performance tuning and query optimization.
• Experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Familiarity with database security best practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud SQL is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with data migration and database replication strategies.
• Good understanding of scripting for database automation (PowerShell, Python, or Bash).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.