Database Administrator

APP IN SNAP (Private) Limited · Karachi, Karachi District; Sindh, Pakistan

We are looking for an experienced Database Administrator with hands‑on expertise in SQL Server to join our dynamic team in the Fintech industry. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in managing and optimizing our data infrastructure, ensuring its reliability, security, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and administer SQL Server databases, including installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance.
• Implement and maintain database security protocols and ensure data integrity. Migration, updating, patching, always on, mirroring, log shipping, DR, FCI, Replication, Transaction Replication
• Monitor database performance and proactively identify and address bottlenecks and other performance issues.
• Optimize SQL queries and database configurations for enhanced efficiency.
• Develop and implement robust backup and recovery strategies to safeguard critical data.
• Conduct regular testing of backup and recovery procedures to ensure data availability.
• Collaborate with data architects to design and implement effective data models.
• Ensure database schemas align with business requirements and industry best practices.
• Conduct capacity planning to anticipate future data growth and recommend infrastructure enhancements as needed.
• Work closely with IT and development teams to ensure scalability.
• Enforce security policies and procedures to protect sensitive financial data.
• Stay informed about industry regulations and compliance requirements related to data management. RBAC, Integrated Security, Logon Triggers, Auditing, BCP
• Implement monitoring solutions to track database performance and generate alerts for potential issues.
• Respond promptly to database-related incidents and troubleshoot as necessary.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 4+ years of hands‑on experience as a Data Administrator, with a focus on SQL Server.
• Proficient in SQL scripting and query optimization.
• Strong knowledge of database security and best practices.
• Experience with Fintech systems and understanding financial data structures.
• Familiarity with cloud-based database solutions is a plus.
• Problem‑solving and communication skills.

Required Skills & Technologies

• Database Mirroring
• Backup & Recovery
• Database Migration & Upgrades
• Azure database experience
• Experience supporting financial banking or other mission‑critical systems is a plus
• Microsoft DP-300 or equivalent DBA certification.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Provident Fund
• Professional Certifications
• Training & Development Programs
• EOBI