We are looking for an experienced
Database Administrator
to manage and optimize enterprise database environments. You will be responsible for database availability, performance, security, backup and recovery while working closely with development and infrastructure teams to support mission-critical applications.
Key Responsibilities
Install, configure, administer, and maintain enterprise database platforms.
Monitor database health and perform
performance tuning, query optimization, indexing, and capacity management
.
Manage database backup, recovery, replication, clustering, and high-availability configurations.
Implement database security, user access controls, permissions, and security best practices.
Troubleshoot database incidents, perform root cause analysis, and resolve performance bottlenecks.
Support database upgrades, patching, migrations, and disaster recovery exercises.
Work with developers on database schema design, data organization, and application performance improvements.
Maintain database documentation, operational procedures, and technical standards.
Requirements
Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
At least 5 years of strong DBA experience with
Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or similar enterprise databases
.
Hands-on experience with database
performance tuning, schema optimization, partitioning, and configuration
.
Experience with high availability technologies such as
clustering, mirroring, and Availability Groups
.
Strong knowledge of database backup, recovery, security, and disaster recovery.
Experience with
SSRS and SSIS/ETL.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
Experience with MongoDB is an advantage (not required).
Database certifications from Microsoft, Oracle, or equivalent are a plus.
Newtone Consulting
is an IT recruitment and sourcing specialist, delivering tailored talent solutions since 2013. We partner with organisations to identify, select, and onboard the right IT professionals.
With deep expertise across the IT landscape, we recruit for a wide range of roles, from functional business analysts to highly specialised technical architects. Our consultants bring strong IT backgrounds and years of recruitment experience, enabling them to understand complex technical requirements and match them with the right talent efficiently and accurately.
We work with leading multinational clients across banking, technology, fintech, industrial, infrastructure, and retail sectors, supporting their growth and critical digital initiatives through high-quality IT talent.