Database Administrator at Ministry of Education (MINEDUC)

Database Administrator

Ministry of Education (MINEDUC)
Deadline
2026-05-21
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Positions:
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Job Description

Job responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain efficient and scalable database structures and architectures.

  • Monitor, tune, and optimize database performance to ensure fast and efficient system operation

  • Implement and manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies to safeguard organizational data.

  • Maintain data integrity, consistency, and accuracy across multiple integrated systems.

  • Enforce database security policies, including user access controls, authentication, and data protection measures.

  • Support application development teams with database design, query optimization, and technical guidance.

  • Establish and enforce database standards, governance frameworks, and best practices across systems.

  • Conduct capacity planning and monitoring to ensure scalability and accommodate future growth.

  • Proactively identify and resolve database issues to minimize downtime and operational risks.

  • Ensure maintenance and support of the sector's systems.

  • Perform all other duties that may be assigned by his/her superiors.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Master’s Degree in Software Engineering

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Master’s Degree in Computer Science

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Communication & Technology

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Master's Degree in Information Communication and Technology

    3 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

  • Database command of SQL and SQL server tools

Key skills and competencies for a Database Administrator position include:

  • Strong proficiency in Structured Query Language (SQL) for querying, managing, and administering relational databases, as well as advanced knowledge of platform-specific procedural extensions such as PL/pgSQL (PostgreSQL), including stored procedures, triggers, and database functions.

  • Familiarity with data exchange formats such as JSON and XML is required to support system integration and interoperability across enterprise applications.

  • Knowledge of NoSQL query languages (e.g., MongoDB Query Language or equivalent) will be considered an advantage.

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