Database Administrator

Gejits Infotech Inc. is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support our Direct State Government Client. We are looking for a senior-level DBA with expertise in SQL Server and Oracle administration, database design, performance tuning, and enterprise database support. Experience with GIS technologies is highly preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of database administration experience.
• Expert knowledge of SQL Server 2012 and above.
• Strong Oracle 10g and above administration experience.
• Experience with database design, schema development, and optimization.
• Strong database performance monitoring and tuning experience.
• Experience conducting SQL code reviews.
• Experience creating and maintaining database administration documentation and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of relational database design principles.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex production database issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure SQL experience.
• AWS database services/tools.
• ArcGIS Server administration.
• GIS and spatial database experience.
• ESRI SDE Geodatabase experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily database administration and operational support.
• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize database structures.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and tune database performance.
• Design and optimize database schemas to meet application requirements.
• Perform SQL code reviews and implement best practices.
• Support application enhancements, upgrades, and modernization initiatives.
• Develop and maintain database administration standards, procedures, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve enterprise production database issues.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members.
• Collaborate with developers, project managers, business analysts, and data analysts to deliver scalable database solutions.
• Ensure compliance with departmental and security standards.

Required Technical Skills

• SQL Server Administration
• Oracle Database Administration
• Database Performance Tuning
• SQL Query Optimization
• Database Design & Data Modeling
• Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)
• Backup & Recovery
• Database Security
• Enterprise Database Architecture
• SQL Code Reviews
• Production Support
• Database Documentation

Preferred Technical Skills

• Azure SQL
• AWS Database Services
• ArcGIS Server
• GIS & Spatial Databases
• ESRI SDE Geodatabases

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to mentor and train technical staff.

Experience: 8+ Years