The Junior Database Administrator will support the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the organization’s database systems. This role plays a key part in ensuring database performance, availability, and security across development, test, and production environments.
You’ll collaborate closely with internal application teams, architects, and third-party partners to maintain data integrity and support business-critical systems
Responsibilities:
Assist in database design and architecture (SQL Server 2017 environment)
Maintain and enhance existing databases to support evolving business needs
Set up, configure, and test new database and data-handling systems
Monitor database performance and implement optimization improvements
Ensure data security, integrity, and compliance with best practices
Develop complex queries and reporting solutions using SSRS
Support physical and logical database administration for internal CRM systems, external-facing platforms, and reporting tools
Collaborate with application teams, architects, testers, and third-party vendors to support DBA functions
Set up and maintain test and production database environments
Review new DBMS releases and assess business and technical impacts
Propose database improvements to enhance monitoring and reduce administrative overhead
Follow proper change management procedures to document and implement database updates
Proactively monitor database activity to prevent incidents and recommend performance enhancements
Participate in incident management and resolution related to database operations
Provide guidance and training to internal users on data input and extraction best practices
Qualifications:
Hands-on experience with data and database management
Strong understanding of database structures, principles, and best practices
Experience with database design, documentation, and coding standards
Familiarity with DBA tools (frontend/backend) and third-party database utilities
Proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL (DDL, DML, DCL, DQL, TCL)
Experience working with SSRS reporting
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)