Database Administrator (47851)

Job Description

Palmer Group is seeking an experienced Database Administrator for our established client to provide technical expertise and maintain an optimally performing database infrastructure. This role is responsible for identifying and solving database requirements, supporting the development community, and ensuring database structures comply with established policies and guidelines for performance, stability, and security. The ideal candidate will have strong experience across SQL Server, DB2, and Azure SQL platforms.

Work model:

- Hybrid

What you will do:

- Develop, deploy, and manage database architectures in alignment with organizational standards and performance benchmarks
- Ensure high availability, stability, and optimal performance of database systems across SQL Server, DB2, and Azure SQL platforms
- Continuously monitor database health, analyze performance metrics, and conduct capacity planning to proactively resolve potential issues
- Design and execute robust data backup and recovery solutions to safeguard critical information
- Partner with application development teams to assess and address moderately complex business challenges through data-driven insights
- Evaluate and recommend emerging database technologies and tools to enhance operational efficiency and system capabilities
- Maintain up-to-date and supported database infrastructure by overseeing version upgrades and migration initiatives


What you will need to be successful:

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related discipline, or an equivalent blend of education and progressively responsible experience in database administration
- 3 to 5 years of practical experience managing database systems across diverse platforms
- Demonstrated success in administering production-grade database environments within enterprise-level infrastructures