Associate Database Administrator

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Database Administrator with 2 to 3 years of experience to support the development, maintenance, performance, and security of our organization's databases. This role is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in database administration who is ready to contribute in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain relational databases such as MySQL, SQL Server (MSSQL), Amazon Redshift, and Athena.
• Monitor and optimize database performance; resolve performance bottlenecks proactively.
• Write and optimize SQL, T-SQL, and MSQL queries, stored procedures, and functions.
• Ensure database security including user access controls and audit logging.
• Assist in schema design, implementation, and changes for both new and existing applications.
• Support database upgrades, patches, and data migrations.
• Collaborate with developers to optimize query performance and data access.
• Document database configurations, maintenance procedures, and best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of SQL and relational database concepts.
• Practical experience with MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Amazon Redshift, or Athena.
• Experience in query optimization and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of database security and user management.
• Basic scripting skills in Shell, Bash, PowerShell, or Python for automation tasks.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and managed database services, including Redshift and Athena.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Exposure to NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and Redis.
• Working knowledge of Apache Iceberg (strong to intermediate level).
• Experience with DevOps tools like Docker, Jenkins, and Git.
• Familiarity with Power BI or Tableau is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• How would you rate your English communication skills (both written and verbal)?
• How comfortable are you with writing and optimizing SQL queries, stored procedures, or functions?
• Have you ever performed database performance tuning or query optimization? If yes, please briefly describe your approach.
• Which scripting languages have you used for automating database tasks?
• Do you have any experience working with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau?

Work Location: In person