Junior Database Administrator — Porto, Growth & Security

Qatar Wellness Network; Porto; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Wellness Network in Porto, Portugal is seeking a Junior Database Administrator to join our growing team. You will manage and maintain our databases, ensuring security, reliability, and performance.

Responsibilities include installing and configuring database systems, monitoring performance, backups, and collaborating with development teams to design database structures while enforcing data security and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Strong understanding of database architecture and administration principles.
• Experience with SQL databases (e.g. MySQL, Oracle).
• Familiarity with database design concepts (e.g. normalization).
• Knowledge of backup and recovery strategies.
• Experience with database performance monitoring and tuning tools (e.g. SQL Profiler).
• Understanding of security best practices for databases.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure database systems
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot any issues
• Perform regular backups and ensure data integrity
• Collaborate with development teams to design and implement database structures
• Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and other techniques
• Ensure data security by implementing access controls and encryption
• Create documentation for processes, procedures, and configurations
• Stay updated on emerging database technologies and best practices

Skills

SQL databases

Database security

Monitoring & tuning

Backup & recovery

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MySQL

Oracle

SQL Profiler

Job description

Qatar Wellness Network in Porto, Portugal is seeking a Junior Database Administrator to join our growing team. You will manage and maintain our databases, ensuring security, reliability, and performance.

Responsibilities include installing and configuring database systems, monitoring performance, backups, and collaborating with development teams to design database structures while enforcing data security and data integrity.