Junior Database Administrator

Are you a Database Administrator looking for a new career opportunity in Nicosia? Perhaps you have a Computer Science/Engineering degree or equivalent work experience and you're ready to join the leading provider of financial and data infrastructure services in Cyprus? Emerald Zebras client delivers cutting-edge payment solutions, card issuing services, and advanced data protection to businesses and banks of all sizes across Cyprus and beyond. Contact Terri today if you're a dynamic individual looking for a new Junior Database Administrator role with a well-established company and enjoy an extensive benefits package.

The ideal candidate should be a strong team player, possess strong analytical skills and be able to effectively multitask in a fast-paced, demanding and highly regulated environment. The Database Administrator will ensure that the day-to-day activities related to database management run smoothly.

Your Role:

• • Function as a database administration subject matter expert, providing technical guidance and support in all aspects of database administration.
  • Analyse business and technical requirements to determine the most appropriate database solutions that align with business objectives, including commercial and open-source options.
  • Translate customer requirements into technical solutions and ensure seamless integration and optimal performance using various database technologies.
  • Perform software analysis, scripting, testing, and troubleshooting to develop and maintain robust and efficient database systems for various database platforms.
  • Provide comprehensive support to users, addressing their questions and issues related to database functionalities.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive end-to-end test cases, validating database system design and functionality based on business requirements and considering various database architectures.
  • Take ownership of project delivery, overseeing the entire project lifecycle from design to deployment and post-deployment support for various database platforms.
  • Conduct in-depth root cause analysis to investigate and resolve issues and errors, minimize system disruption, and optimize performance across multiple database technologies.
  • Collaborate with software vendors and open-source communities to evaluate and implement new features and system changes, ensuring continuous improvement.
  • Deliver technical and operational training to users, enabling them to effectively utilize and maximize the benefits of database systems, including various commercial and open-source options.
  • Designing database backup, archiving, and storage strategy.
  • Identifying, reporting, and managing database security issues, audit trails, and forensics.

Your skills/qualifications:

• • Solid database administration skills.
  • Hands-on experience in Microsoft SQL databases.
  • Solid understanding of testing concepts and methodologies to ensure the delivery of high-quality and reliable database solutions for multiple database platforms.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to efficiently identify and resolve complex database issues.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in Greek and English, enabling effective collaboration and clear documentation.
  • Self-motivated and able to work under minimal supervision.
  • Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in a similar position and industry.

Nice to have skills/qualifications:

• • Familiarity with Oracle technologies such as Golden Gate, Data Guard and RAC.
  • Experience in Microsoft Always-On for database failover clustering and availability solutions.
  • Experience in database administration on cloud-based platforms
  • Familiarity with MariaDB, MySQL and NoSQL technologies
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or Bash) for task automation and database administration.
  • Experience in all phases of test execution, including test planning, execution, and reporting.

Academic Qualifications:

• Computer Science/Engineering degree or equivalent work experience

Remuneration package

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.

• 13th salary
• Annual increment
• Provident Fund 
• Life Insurance 
• Medical Fund 
• Training & Development technical and personal development programs
• Personal, Housing, Car Loans with reduced interest rate
• Club subscription subsidization 250 per year
• Covered Parking
• Canteen with subsidized prices

All applications will be handled with complete confidentiality.

If you are interested in the above position, please press Apply below or email your CV to terri.neofitou@emeraldzebra.cy

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

35000-45000