Database AdministratorNew!

• Monitor database health, server resources and performance and carry out routine maintenance, indexing and query optimisation.
• Automate and monitor backups, run restoration tests, keep secure offsite copies and maintain disaster recovery plans.
• Configure and maintain replication, clustering, synchronisation and failover across sites.
• Manage users, roles, permissions, authentication, encryption, security patches and audit logs.
• Diagnose and resolve slow queries, locks, deadlocks and connection issues.
• Support developers with database design, SQL optimisation, indexing and Redis caching.
• Maintain database documentation, monitor alerts and provide on-call support during incidents.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• At least 3 to 5 years of practical experience managing production databases.
• Hands-on experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience with Linux and Windows Server environments.
• Scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell or Python; relevant certifications are an advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Backup and recovery.
• Replication and high availability.
• Performance tuning.
• Database security.
• Troubleshooting.