Junior Database Administrator

Description:

We are looking for a Junior Database Administrator to support the administration, maintenance, security, and optimization of our company databases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in administering and maintaining SQL databases.

• Monitor database performance, health, and availability.

• Troubleshoot database-related issues with guidance from senior team members.

• Review, test, and validate SQL queries and scripts.

• Perform routine database maintenance, backups, and recovery activities.

• Identify performance bottlenecks and support database optimization.

• Maintain data integrity, security, and database documentation.

• Collaborate with Engineering teams on deployments and database changes.

• Follow the company’s quality and information security policies.

Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server or MySQL.

• Understanding of SQL queries, stored procedures, and database design principles.

• Familiarity with database backup and recovery concepts.

• Basic understanding of database performance tuning.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.

• Knowledge of Windows or Linux operating systems is an advantage.

• Familiarity with SSMS, Azure Data Studio, or Git is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

• 1–2 years of experience in Database Administration or Database Development.