Database Administrator

Designing the database schema, tables, relationships, and other structural components of the database.
Ensuring that the database is secure from unauthorized access, and that sensitive data is protected from theft, hacking, or other security breaches.
Monitoring database performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks or other issues that may impact performance.
Ensuring that the database is regularly backed up and that recovery procedures are in place in the event of a disaster or system failure.
Ensuring that the data stored in the database is accurate and consistent, and that any errors or inconsistencies are identified and corrected.
Providing data exports, reports for customer/operational support
Anticipating future growth of the database system and plan for increased storage capacity, processing power, and other resources as needed.
Performing regular maintenance tasks, such as database optimization, indexing, and archiving.
Managing user accounts, permissions, and access rights to the database.
Identifying and resolving any issues that arise with the database system, including system crashes, data corruption, and other problems.

At least 5 years experience in Database Administration.
Extensive experience in database administration for MySQL, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL, including architecture, schema design, query optimization, and maintenance.
Proficient in Python, Bash, SQL, and automation frameworks like Ansible or Puppet.
Experience in configuring and managing replication, high availability, backup, and recovery for MySQL, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL databases.
Identify and resolve performance issues, optimize databases for maximum performance and scalability.
Automating database deployments, managing versions, and deploying changes in a scalable and consistent manner.
Experience with monitoring tools like Nagios, Zabbix, or Prometheus and setting up alert mechanisms for database performance, replication, and critical metrics.
Database security expertise, including user access controls, encryption, and GDPR compliance.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including developers, operations, and security teams.