Database Administrator - MS SQL Server, MySQL

Job Description

A young and innovative company is seeking the brightest minds to assist the development of its Internet-based consumer guidance and product selection technologies. With offices located in the United States, United Kingdom and Czech Republic, they are a multi-cultural collective of inspired and talented technology enthusiasts building e-commerce solutions with the help of cutting-edge Web 2.0 technologies.   
If successful in your application you will be part of an exciting, growing company with a range of Internet-based projects. Now is a great time to join the company, as they continue to deploy and further develop their flagship product.
Currently is this company seeking for database administrator who shall be responsible for the core production database services and resources.  

Role duties shall include planning, troubleshooting , and architecture/development.

Requirements

The work of the DBA shall include the following:
  • Monitoring performance and managing parameters to provide fast query responses to end users 
  • Assess, monitor, and provide user access and security
  • Work closely with development staff to ensure that development projects are provided satisfactory access while preserving the core values of security, integrity, performance, and availability
  • Preparation of new conceptual designs, and follow-through to logical and physical implementations
  • Anticipate and make known hardware and software requirements for existing and planned projects/databases, capacity planning
  • Maintain all data models and schemas and educating internal staff on what is and is not available
  • Installing new and upgrading existing platforms to latest versions of database software
  • Documenting standards, processes and definitions relative to the data systems and data dictionary
  • Create and maintain backup plans (on-site and off-site), and assuring that archival processes are functioning properly
  • Integrating or installing new applications, making adjustments to existing apps to ensure continued suitability
Requirements:
  • Excellent knowledge of MS SQL and MySQL databases administration

Benefits

  • Excellent salary and benefits 
  • Fast, fun, and dynamic work environment in the center of Prague
  • Work on cutting edge projects using the latest web technologies
  • High potential for growth and professional development
  • Regular team-building events and weekend retreats
  • English Speaking environment (English lessons on site if required)

If you would like to apply for this position or would just like to find out more please send your CV to vojtech@zeebra.cz.