Database Administrator

About This Role

Ensuring the stability, security, and performance of the company's MySQL and PostgreSQL database environments is the core of this role. The Database Administrator will also support the growing Data Lake infrastructure and ETL/ELT processes, enabling reliable and efficient data operations across the organization. Success in this role is measured by database uptime, query performance optimization, reliability of data pipelines, data integrity, and the overall efficiency of data storage and retrieval systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain MySQL and PostgreSQL databases
• Perform database monitoring, tuning, and optimization
• Troubleshoot database issues and ensure high availability of systems
• Support database upgrades, migrations, and maintenance activities
• Design, implement, and maintain ETL/ELT workflows
• Ensure accurate and timely movement of data between systems and the Data Lake
• Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline failures and synchronization issues
• Work with structured and unstructured datasets across multiple platforms
• Maintain Data Lake structure, storage organization, and optimization practices
• Support partitioning strategies and efficient file formats such as Parquet and Avro
• Ensure data accessibility, integrity, and scalability for analytics and reporting
• Proactively monitor database and pipeline performance
• Identify bottlenecks and implement performance improvements
• Ensure systems remain reliable, stable, and responsive to business needs
• Manage database access controls and user permissions
• Implement security best practices including encryption and audit monitoring
• Support compliance with internal controls and data governance standards
• Execute and validate backup and recovery procedures
• Ensure critical databases and data assets are protected and recoverable
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• At least 2 to 4 years of experience as a Database Administrator or Data Engineer
• Hands-on experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL administration
• Strong SQL scripting, query optimization, and troubleshooting skills
• Experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines using tools such as Apache Airflow, Talend, Python, or similar technologies
• Understanding of Data Lake concepts and modern data warehousing practices
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to system reliability and security