Data Base Specialist
Schenectady, NY 12345
8 months, Full Time
Completely Remote
Job Summary
- Job Title:
- Data Base Specialist
- Posted Date:
- Jul 2, 2025
- Duration:
- 8 months, Full Time
- Shift(s):
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Skills Needed
Description
Job Title: Database Specialist
Job Description:
A Database Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and securing an organization’s databases. They ensure data integrity, performance, and accessibility while working closely with developers, analysts, and system administrators.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and implement database structures to support business applications.
Maintain, monitor, and optimize database performance and storage.
Ensure data integrity, availability, and security.
Perform regular backups, restoration, and disaster recovery operations.
Write and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database scripts.
Collaborate with development teams to support database needs for applications.
Troubleshoot database-related issues and provide technical support.
Monitor database performance metrics and implement improvements.
Maintain documentation for database configurations, processes, and procedures.
Ensure compliance with data governance and security standards.
Required Skills:
Proficiency in database technologies like MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, or MongoDB.
Strong SQL and PL/SQL scripting abilities.
Experience with database design and data modeling tools.
Knowledge of performance tuning and indexing.
Familiarity with backup and recovery techniques.
Understanding of data security practices and compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR).
Ability to work with ETL tools and data integration processes.
Experience with cloud-based databases (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL).
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in database administration or development.
Certification in database platforms (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft SQL Server Certification) is a plus.
Optional Add-ons:
Experience with big data platforms (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
Knowledge of DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines for database deployments.
Experience with database automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell).