Database Administrator (DBA)

  • Permanent
  • Moka

Website Aberdeen Operation Ltd

ABERDEEN Services is a consulting firm founded in 2012 by Alec BERNARD and Mathieu VERGER. Our business model is built on 3 pillars of service: 1/ Consulting: Organisation & Project Management 2/ ERP Integration: IS Implementation of Sage X3 3/ IT Outsourcing Our expertise includes solutions for businesses managing Industrial Control Systems, Purchase & Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Retail, Distribution, & Consumer Production, Healthcare & Validation, Media & Telecom, Transportation, Finance, Accounting and the Service Industry. Our clients are mostly located in Europe and Asia, with international deployments across Africa and the Americas. With Headquarters located in Brussels, Belgium, we have further offices in a growing number of locations including France, Thailand, Singapore and Hong Kong. In addition to the consultancy we have a Delivery Centre based in Mauritius, with over 70 consultants and engineers, allowing us to provide the following: Application Development & Support Business Intelligence IT Administration & Support Private Clouding 2nd Floor, The POD Building, Vivea Business Park,, St-Pierre, Mauritius 54931794

Aberdeen Services is an international firm delivering high-value application solutions. We focus on IS/IT project management and operate on a human scale, with 200 employees worldwide. Our technical team is based in Mauritius at Vivea Business Park, supporting global operations.
 
OverviewWe are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Database Administrator to design, implement, maintain, and secure our organization’s databases. The ideal candidate will ensure optimal database performance, reliability, and availability while supporting ongoing development, analytics, and business operations.Key ResponsibilitiesDatabase Management & MaintenanceInstall, configure, and upgrade database servers and related applications.Monitor database performance and proactively identify optimization opportunities.Perform regular database maintenance tasks such as indexing, tuning, and capacity planning.Data Integrity, Security & ComplianceImplement and maintain robust database backup, recovery, and failover strategies.Ensure data security through access controls, encryption, and auditing.Maintain compliance with data governance, privacy, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2).Support & CollaborationWork closely with development, DevOps, and analytics teams to support application needs.Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues promptly.Provide SQL query optimization guidance to developers.Automation & DocumentationAutomate repetitive administrative tasks using scripts or tools.Develop and maintain clear documentation for database configurations, processes, and procedures.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.3+ years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator or similar role.Strong proficiency with one or more database technologies (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB).Solid understanding of database design, normalization, and schema management.Experience with backup/recovery tools and high availability solutions (e.g., replication, clustering).Strong SQL querying and performance tuning skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience in cloud environments (AWS RDS/Aurora, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL).Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, Datadog).Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).Certifications such as Oracle OCP, Microsoft SQL Server MCSA/MCSE, or similar.Key CompetenciesAttention to detail and strong analytical thinking.Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.Strong communication and documentation abilities.

2nd Floor, The POD Building, Vivea Business Park,, St-Pierre, Mauritius

Phone: 54931794

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