Database Administrator (DBA)

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Sep 16, 20265w ago

Colombo 8, Sri LankaDatabaseSenior (5+ yrs)

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About the role

The Database Administrator (DBA) will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, performance optimization, security, and availability of enterprise databases supporting mission-critical business applications. Key responsibilities include administering and monitoring database environments, ensuring database integrity and security, performing performance tuning, supporting upgrades and migrations, troubleshooting incidents, and maintaining documentation. The role requires strong experience with both open-source and enterprise database platforms, as well as knowledge of operating systems and database security. The position is part of the ICT team and supports business applications across the organization.

Must have

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in Database Administration.
At least 1 year of experience managing enterprise-level database environments.
Strong working knowledge of open-source database platforms: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Other open-source RDBMS platforms.
Experience with enterprise database products: Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, Progress OpenEdge.
Good knowledge of operating systems including: AIX, UNIX, Linux, Microsoft Windows Server.
Experience in database backup and recovery, replication, clustering, and high-availability configurations.
Knowledge of database security, performance tuning, and disaster recovery procedures.
Experience in the financial services sector will be an added advantage.

Nice to have

Professional certifications in database technologies such as: Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate / SQL Server Certifications, PostgreSQL Certified Professional, MySQL Database Administrator Certifications, Progress OpenEdge Database Administration Certifications.
Experience with database clustering, replication, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions.
Knowledge of cloud-based database platforms and database monitoring tools.
Experience in the financial services industry will be an added advantage.

Technologies

Azure
Linux
MySQL
Oracle
PostgreSQL
RDBMS
SQL
SQL Server
Unix
Windows Server

Highlights

Applicants must send their resume with two non-related referees within 7 days of the advertisement to the provided email address. Professional certifications and experience in the financial services sector are considered added advantages.