We seek a skilled database administrator to join our team at MSOFT Technologies.

Objectives of this role

• Design, install, configure and maintain database systems, including monitoring, tuning and troubleshooting issues.
• Provide a seamless flow of information by keeping the database running smoothly.
• Ensure data security and integrity, including implementation of access controls, backups and recovery plans.
• Execute disaster recovery plans and procedures to ensure database availability during system outages or dysfunction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for data elements and tables in the company.
• Identify and implement database requirements for new or existing applications by working collaboratively with other teams.
• Optimise database performance and efficiency by evaluating and recommending new database technologies.
• Support users and developers by resolving data-related technical issues and troubleshooting queries by guiding them with best practices.
• Execute regular database maintenance tasks, including database defragmentation, backups, and database replication.

Required skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in database administration or in a similar role.
• Experience in database backup, disaster recovery planning, performance optimisation and data security.
• Knowledge of database management systems such as MySQL and Oracle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to provide quick solutions to issues.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills to work in a team environment.

Pay: $90,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person