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As a Database Administrator, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining the organization’s Oracle and SQL database systems. Design and implement databases, implement monitoring systems, logs, identify and address performance bottlenecks, ensure security, manage backups, upgrades, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with DevOps and cross functions to address issues promptly and ensure systems run efficiently.

As Database Administrator, you will have the following key accountabilities:

• Database design and implementation based on organizational requirements ensure efficient data storage, retrieval, and integrity.
• Optimize database performance through tuning, indexing and query optimization to enhance system efficiency.
• Develop and implement backup and disaster recovery plans to ensure data integrity and availability without hindering performance.
• Regularly monitor and maintain databases, including data cleaning and archiving to manage storage and improve performance.
• Implement monitoring systems to track database performance metrics and configure alerts for potential issues.
• Diagnose and resolve database related issues, collaborate with development and DevOps teams to address performance bottlenecks and challenges.
• Implement and maintain database security protocols, access controls, and data encryption to protect sensitive information, and ensure compliance with regulations and organization’s security policies.
• Manage database software upgrades, apply patches, and ensure compatibility with other systems.
• Estimate future data growth and plan for hardware and software requirements to ensure the scalability of database systems.
• Maintaining comprehensive documentation of database architectures, configurations, and processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Oracle and MS SQL.
• Strong SQL, PL/SQL, and performance tuning skills. Minimum 5 years of experience working with Oracle and SQL databases.
• Knowledge of database security principles.
• Experience with database monitoring tools and configuring alerts.
• Experience supporting production environment.
• Experience working with remote teams.
• Familiarity with PowerShell or Python for tasks automation.
• Familiarity using tools like Git, Jira.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools for schema management (ie.: flyway/Liquibase)

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range $84k to $130k. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus. Other benefits include flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry-leading parental leave, life insurance, education support and more.

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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