Database Administrator

• Write, review, and optimize SQL queries.
• Analyze database performance and identify slow or inefficient queries.
• Support database monitoring, health checks, and capacity analysis.
• Assist with database backup, recovery, replication, and high-availability activities.
• Investigate database incidents and help identify root causes.
• Perform benchmarking and compare database configurations, queries, and technologies.
• Develop Python scripts to automate repetitive database and operational tasks.
• Validate data accuracy, consistency, and integrity.
• Prepare technical reports, performance findings, and recommendations.
• Support documentation of database standards, operational procedures, and best practices.
• Learn how database changes are safely tested before being applied to critical environments.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across the Data Platform.

Requirements

• Good foundational knowledge of SQL.
• The ability to write queries using joins, aggregations, filtering, and subqueries.
• Basic Python programming skills.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• An analytical mindset and close attention to detail.
• The ability to compare results, benchmark solutions, and validate assumptions.
• A willingness to investigate problems instead of accepting results at face value.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• A strong desire to learn database technologies and production engineering practices.
• Preferred KnowledgeThe following experience is beneficial but not mandatory:
• Familiarity with MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, or similar database technologies.
• Basic knowledge of Linux and command-line tools.
• Understanding of database indexes, transactions, schemas, and data types.
• Exposure to Git, APIs, cloud platforms, or container technologies.
• Experience working on academic, personal, or graduation projects involving data or automation.

Core Competencies

Proficient in SQL query writing and optimization, with foundational knowledge of Python for automating database tasks. Strong analytical skills for database performance analysis, incident investigation, and documentation of best practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• SQL Query Writing
• Database Performance Analysis
• Python Scripting
• Data Validation
• Documentation Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• SQL
• Python
• Database Backup
• Database Recovery
• Database Replication
• Database High-Availability
• Benchmarking
• Data Integrity
• Database Indexes
• Database Transactions

Soft Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills
• Analytical Mindset

Industry Keywords

• Database Monitoring
• Capacity Analysis
• Operational Procedures
• Continuous Improvement
• Data Platform

Tools & Technologies

• MySQL
• PostgreSQL
• MongoDB
• Redis
• Linux
• Git
• APIs
• Cloud Platforms
• Container Technologies