What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Administrator -Remote position at Novalink Solutions LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
The ideal candidate will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning of our databases, ensuring their availability, reliability, and security.
Key Responsibilities :
- Install, configure, and maintain Oracle and PostgreSQL databases.
- Perform database backups, restores, and disaster recovery operations.
- Monitor database performance and optimize queries and indexes for improved performance.
- Analyze and resolve performance issues through query optimization, indexing, and tuning.
- Implement and monitor database performance metrics and alerts.
- Conduct regular database health checks and performance reviews.
- Ensure database security through user management, access control, and encryption.
Requirements
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Required
Proven experience as a Database Administrator with expertise in Oracle and PostgreSQL.
Required
Strong knowledge of database design, data modeling, and SQL.
Required
Experience with database performance tuning, backup and recovery, and security practices.
Required
Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell) for automation tasks.
Required
Certifications in Oracle Database Administration (e.g., OCA, OCP) and PostgreSQL.
Required
Experience with additional database technologies or cloud databases (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL).
Highly desired
Knowledge of database high availability solutions and clustering.
Highly desired
