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Hiredbuddy is seeking a motivated Junior Database Administrator to join our remote team. You'll assist in managing and maintaining our database systems, ensuring performance, security, and availability. Ideal for entry-level candidates with foundational SQL knowledge and a passion for data management.

Full Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Junior Database Administrator to support our database infrastructure. In this role, you will work closely with senior DBAs and engineers to ensure our databases run smoothly, securely, and efficiently. You will gain hands-on experience with database installation, configuration, monitoring, backup, and recovery procedures. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a supportive remote environment while contributing to real-world projects.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of database systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server).Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement basic tuning measures.Perform routine backup and recovery operations, ensuring data integrity and availability.Manage user accounts, permissions, and security settings to protect sensitive data.Write and optimize SQL queries for reporting and data extraction.Troubleshoot database errors and escalate complex issues to senior team members.Document database processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps.Collaborate with development and operations teams to support application deployments.Participate in on-call rotation for critical database incidents (with training and support).Stay updated on database best practices and emerging technologies.

Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of database systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server).

Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement basic tuning measures.

Perform routine backup and recovery operations, ensuring data integrity and availability.

Manage user accounts, permissions, and security settings to protect sensitive data.

Write and optimize SQL queries for reporting and data extraction.

Troubleshoot database errors and escalate complex issues to senior team members.

Document database processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps.

Collaborate with development and operations teams to support application deployments.

Participate in on-call rotation for critical database incidents (with training and support).

Stay updated on database best practices and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).0-2 years of experience in database administration or a related IT role.Fundamental knowledge of relational databases and SQL (e.g., SELECT, JOIN, indexing).Familiarity with at least one database platform (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar).Understanding of basic database concepts such as transactions, normalization, and constraints.Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote setting.Eagerness to learn and adapt to new tools and technologies.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

0-2 years of experience in database administration or a related IT role.

Fundamental knowledge of relational databases and SQL (e.g., SELECT, JOIN, indexing).

Familiarity with at least one database platform (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar).

Understanding of basic database concepts such as transactions, normalization, and constraints.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Eagerness to learn and adapt to new tools and technologies.

Nice to Have

Experience with cloud database services (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud SQL).Basic knowledge of Linux/Unix commands and shell scripting.Exposure to database monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix, or cloud-native solutions).Familiarity with version control systems like Git.

Experience with cloud database services (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud SQL).

Basic knowledge of Linux/Unix commands and shell scripting.

Exposure to database monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix, or cloud-native solutions).

Familiarity with version control systems like Git.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package.Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.Mentorship from experienced database professionals.Opportunities for professional development and certifications.Collaborative and inclusive company culture.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.

Mentorship from experienced database professionals.

Opportunities for professional development and certifications.

Collaborative and inclusive company culture.

If you are passionate about data and eager to start your career in database administration, we encourage you to apply. Join us in building reliable and scalable data solutions at Hiredbuddy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)0-2 years of experience in database administration or a related IT roleFundamental knowledge of relational databases and SQLFamiliarity with at least one database platform (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar)Understanding of basic database concepts such as transactions, normalization, and constraintsStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detailExcellent communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote settingEagerness to learn and adapt to new tools and technologies

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

0-2 years of experience in database administration or a related IT role

Fundamental knowledge of relational databases and SQL

Familiarity with at least one database platform (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar)

Understanding of basic database concepts such as transactions, normalization, and constraints

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote setting

Eagerness to learn and adapt to new tools and technologies

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits packageFully remote work environment with flexible hoursMentorship from experienced database professionalsOpportunities for professional development and certificationsCollaborative and inclusive company culture

Competitive salary and benefits package

Fully remote work environment with flexible hours

Mentorship from experienced database professionals

Opportunities for professional development and certifications

Collaborative and inclusive company culture

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