woodbagots

Senior Database Engineer

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Remote or Hybrid

Hiring Remotely in United States

80K-190K Annually

Senior level

Remote or Hybrid

Hiring Remotely in United States

80K-190K Annually

Senior level

Design, implement, and maintain databases while ensuring security and performance. Troubleshoot issues and collaborate with development teams.

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We're seeking an experienced Database Administrator to join our team. As a Database Administrator, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our organization's databases.

Responsibilities

· Design, implement, and maintain databases to support business applications

· Ensure database security, integrity, and performance

· Develop and implement database backup and recovery strategies

· Collaborate with development teams to design and implement database schemas

· Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues

· Stay up-to-date with emerging database technologies and trends

Skills Needed

· 3+ years of experience in database administration

· Strong knowledge of database management systems (Oracle, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server)

· Experience with database design, development, and implementation

· Strong understanding of database security, backup, and recovery strategies

· Experience with database performance tuning and optimization

· Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

· Certified Database Administrator (CDA) or related certification (optional)

· Proven experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining databases

· Strong understanding of database concepts and technologies

Top Skills

Microsoft Sql Server

MySQL

Oracle

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