IT database expert

By agreement

1888

Full-time

Baku, Azerbaijan

03.03.25 - 03.04.25

Working conditions

To check the availability of the services;
To ensure the sustainability and defect-resistance of the database services;
To ensure the improvement of and support of Azerconnect databases;
To upload, configure, assess and update RDBMS and relevant products;
Accountable for leading the design and implementation of complex database schemas, tables, procedures, functions and views, ensuring alignment with the company’s data needs and standards;
Responsible for collaborating with senior DBAs to develop strategic database solutions and mentoring middle and junior DBAs in database development best practices;
To perform and ensure the safety of the database (create and maintain users and roles, assign the privileges);
To plan the growth and amendments (personnel quantity planning);
To ensure the capacity planning for the database;
To manage the amendments and versions;
To optimize the databases and ensure the most productive operation by developing views, indexes and other database objects;
To develop and maintain the flawless database architecture;
Accountable for regular monitoring and analysis of database performance, identifying and addressing bottlenecks;
Responsible for developing and implementing performance tuning strategies in collaboration with DBAs;
Provides guidance to middle and junior DBAs on query optimization and indexing techniques to ensure optimal database performance;
To review, improve, test and perform the restoration procedures for Azerconnect databases;
Ensures robust data backup, recovery, and disaster recovery plans are implemented and maintained;
Accountable for maintaining data integrity and security through rigorous validation, verification, and auditing processes;
Collaborates with senior DBAs to establish and enforce data security protocols and trains middle and junior DBAs on these measures;
Responsible for developing and executing data migration strategies for integrating data from acquired companies, ensuring seamless integration and minimal downtime;
Leads ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, providing direction and support to middle and junior DBAs;
Ensures cross-functional team collaboration to understand and fulfill data integration requirements;
Acts as a key point of contact for database-related issues, providing expert-level support and troubleshooting;
Accountable for collaborating with software developers, data analysts, and other IT professionals to design and optimize database solutions;
Mentors middle and junior DBAs, fostering a collaborative team environment and promoting knowledge sharing;
Responsible for creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation for database systems, including design specifications, data flow diagrams, and operational procedures;
Ensures generation of detailed reports and provision of insights based on data analysis to support business decisions;
Ensures DBAs adhere to documentation standards and contribute to maintaining up-to-date records;
To arrange and maintain the documentation and standards;
To ensure the documentation of the amendments and changes to the database;
To ensure the documentation required by the sub-section manager of the IT database management;
Conducts regular audits to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies;
Stays updated on emerging data privacy laws and regulations, implementing necessary changes to ensure compliance;
Works with senior DBAs and line manager to train middle and junior DBAs on compliance requirements and auditing processes;
Stays informed about the latest trends and advancements in database technologies and best practices;
Evaluates and recommends new database technologies, tools, and methodologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness;
Encourages continuous learning and professional development among middle and junior DBAs;
To actively support colleagues and team members in BaU operations;
To escalate the events and defects to the sub-section manager of the IT database management/ section manager of the corporate IT services operations.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in the technical field or IT is mandatory;
8+ years of experience in database management;
Deep knowledge and practical experience with databases;
At least 8 years of experience in IT system administration;
Proficiency in English, Russian, and Azeri (reading, writing, speaking);
4+ years of experience in management within complex environments;
Extensive experience in change and release management and ITIL frameworks;
Certified administrator or professional in database management;
Practical experience in database installations on Microsoft, Solaris, and Linux platforms;
Intermediate Linux skills (including bash scripting);
Excellent collaboration skills, particularly on technical matters;
Knowledge of general network protocols such as TCP/IP, OSI Model;
Experience with Oracle Grid Control and/or other monitoring tools;
Knowledge of memory system architecture and cluster solutions;
Experience with WAN/LAN technologies, server virtualization, storage, security technologies, and databases;
Experience in troubleshooting;
Deep knowledge of emerging IT technologies
Knowledge of how IT supports corporate and business segments;
Experience in diagnosing, eliminating, and restoring issues in Windows and Unix-based systems;
Experience in Windows 2012, Windows 2019, Linux operation systems (RHEL, Oracle Linux, Suse), Solaris, BSD systems;
Knowledge of network security systems (firewalls), routers, DNS, DHCP, VPN, FTP, IPs, and information delivery products;
Knowledge of data storage networks and protocols (FCP, FCIP, FCoE), multichannel technologies (MPIO), and storage devices;
IT hardware concepts (RAID, SAN, x86 architecture, SCSI, iSCSI,Experience in Windows 2012, Windows 2019, Linux operation systems (RHEL, Oracle Linux, Suse), Solaris, BSD systems);
Knowledge of the OSI model;
Always ready to perform duty responsibilities;
Knowledge of the data processing center environment.