What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Administrator / Contract position at Motion Recruitment?
Job Description Our client, a Series A startup in the insurance tech space, is looking to hire a DBA. This is a 4 month contract position. In this role, you will help to advise, implement, and maintain the database system for the company from scratch.
Contract Duration: 4 months Required Skills & Experience
Contract Duration: 4 months Required Skills & Experience
- 8 years of database administration and management experience
- Expert level proficiency with Microsoft SQL server
- Strong knowledge of cloud database technologies (AWS preferred)
- Proven skills in performance monitoring, query tuning, indexing, and optimization
- Experience with backup/restore, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
- Background in fast-paced or regulated industries
- Familiarity with database security and compliance best practices
- 70% Server Administration & Optimization
- 20% AWS Database & Infrastructure Support
- 10% Documentation, Security, and Compliance
- 60% Hands On
- 20% Project based work
- 20% Team collaboration