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Database Administrator
Job Reference : ACE030

Title : Database Administrator

Location : London, UK

Job Type : FULL TIME

Application Start Date: 17-03-2025

Application End Date: 16-04-2025

Skill/experience/qualifications:

DBMS: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cloud based Databases, Bigdata technologies. Scripting: SQL, PL/SQL, Shell, PowerShell Tools: pgAdmin, SSMS, Oracle Enterprise Manager, AWS RDS, Azure SQL, etc. Backup solutions, monitoring tools, and performance tuning utilities

Degree or equivalent qualification 2- 3 years of Database Administration experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Database Management & Maintenance

Install, configure, and upgrade database management systems (DBMS) such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.

Perform routine maintenance including backups, updates, and patches.

Monitor database performance and tune for efficiency (indexing, query optimization, etc.).

Manage database storage and capacity planning

Security & Compliance

Implement and manage database security policies including user access controls and data encryption.

Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

Regularly audit databases for potential security vulnerabilities.

Backup and Recovery

Develop and maintain robust backup and disaster recovery strategies.

Perform regular data backups and test restoration procedures.

Respond quickly to restore data in the event of a failure or breach

Monitoring & Performance Tuning

Monitor database activity and usage.

Analyze slow-running queries and make recommendations for optimization.

Use tools to track performance metrics and proactively resolve bottlenecks

Data Integrity & Quality

Ensure data consistency, accuracy, and availability.

Manage data import/export processes and ETL operations if applicable

Set up and maintain database replication and synchronization.

User & Role Management

Create and manage user roles and permissions based on access needs.

Support internal teams with database-related issues and requests.

Collaboration & Support

Work closely with developers, IT staff, and business analysts to support application and data needs.

Support development and testing environments with appropriate data and configurations.

Document database systems, configurations, policies, and procedures.

Automation & Scripting

Develop scripts for routine tasks such as backups, monitoring, and user provisioning.fil Automate repetitive processes for improved efficiency.

Skills & Tools Often Required:

DBMS: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cloud based Databases, Bigdata technologies.

Scripting: SQL, PL/SQL, Shell, PowerShell

Tools: pgAdmin, SSMS, Oracle Enterprise Manager, AWS RDS, Azure SQL, etc.

Backup solutions, monitoring tools, and performance tuning utilities

Salary : £32000 - £35000

Contact: Email resumes to: info@ace-technologies.co with reference number ACE030 written directly on your resume.