Database Administrator

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The Database Administrator is a seasoned subject matter expert, responsible for ensuring the availability, integrity and performance of critical data assets. This role works closely with cross‑functional teams to support data‑driven applications, troubleshoot issues, and implement robust backup and recovery strategies.

The Database Administrator works closely with Change Control, Release Management, Asset and Configuration Management and Capacity and Availability Management to establish the needs of users, monitoring user access and security and assists in controlling access to database environments through permissions and privileges.

Key responsibilities :

• Performs the installation, configuration, and maintenance of database management systems (DBMS), including SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or others, as required.
• Collaborates with software developers / architects to design and optimize database schemas, data models, and database‑related applications.
• Assists with the mapping out of the conceptual design for a planned database.
• Participates in the writing of database documentation, including data standards, data flow diagrams, standard operating procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata).
• Monitors database performance, identifies performance bottlenecks, and optimizes queries and indexing for optimal database performance.
• Continuously monitors database systems to ensure availability, proactively identify potential issues, and takes appropriate actions.
• Designs and implements robust backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data availability and business continuity.
• Monitors production databases regularly or respond to any database issues by bringing down the database or taking the database offline.
• Proactively supports the development of database utilities and automated reporting.
• Works closely with the Change Control and Release Management functions to commission and install new applications and customizing existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose.
• Plans and executes database software upgrades and applies patches to keep systems up-to-date and secure.
• Communicates regularly with technical, applications and operational employees to ensure database integrity and security.
• Ensures data integrity and consistency by performing regular data validation, integrity checks, and data cleansing activities.
• Works collaboratively with cross‑functional teams, including developers, system administrators, network engineers, and business stakeholders, to support database‑related initiatives.
• Provides technical support to end‑users, assists with database‑related enquiries, and conducts training sessions as needed.
• Performs any other related task as required.

To thrive in this role, you need to have :

Academic qualifications and certifications :

Required experience :

Workplace type : On‑site Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise‑scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start‑up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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