Senior Database Administrator

Key Responsibilities

• Database Architecture: Develop and administer robust data platforms capable of supporting critical applications, increasing workloads and demanding enterprise requirements across multiple hosting models.
• Performance Management: Analyse system behaviour, isolate constraints and introduce advanced improvements that strengthen speed, stability and availability.
• Migration and Upgrades: Coordinate the transfer, enhancement and integration of database platforms while protecting information accuracy and limiting interruption to business operations.
• Information Security: Establish appropriate safeguards covering permissions, encryption, activity reviews and audit controls, ensuring alignment with GDPR, DORA and other applicable obligations.
• Resilience Planning: Build dependable backup and restoration frameworks that reinforce operational continuity, incident preparedness and the organisation's wider cyber-resilience programme.
• Technical Projects: Lead database workstreams involving future capacity requirements, platform improvements, infrastructure renewal and broader technology transformation.
• Development Collaboration: Work closely with software teams to improve data models, query design and indexing, enabling efficient releases and modern DevOps delivery methods.
• Incident Resolution: Investigate database failures at source, introduce lasting remedies and identify preventative measures that reduce the likelihood of similar disruptions.
• Process Automation: Use technologies such as PowerShell, Python and suitable orchestration platforms to streamline routine administration and increase team productivity.
• Team Development: Coach junior colleagues, share specialist knowledge and encourage consistently strong technical practices across the function.
• Governance and Assurance: Maintain dependable technical records, change histories and supporting evidence so that database operations remain prepared for regulatory inspections and audits.
• Strategic Contribution: Participate in technology governance discussions and provide informed input into architectural direction, initiative sequencing and the allocation of technical resources.
• Recovery Validation: Contribute to resilience simulations and stress-testing activities, confirming that restoration arrangements perform effectively and assist in controlling operational risk.
• Technology Innovation: Assess new developments in database technology and recommend practical improvements to the Company’s platforms, processes and working methods.
• On-Call Support: Participate in a team rota supporting round-the-clock operations and respond to urgent database matters outside standard working hours when scheduled.
• Additional Duties: Undertake other responsibilities reasonably assigned by management in line with the evolving requirements of the position.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

• Education and Experience: Candidates must satisfy one of the following combinations:

  • At least five years’ relevant experience within a large-scale IT setting, primarily involving database administration, together with an MQF Level 6 qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology or a comparable discipline; or
  • A minimum of seven years’ relevant experience in an enterprise technology environment, with substantial responsibility for database administration; or
  • At least three years’ applicable experience within an enterprise IT operation, centred on database administration, together with an MQF Level 6 Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related subject.

  Preference during the selection process may be given to applicants who meet the third combination.

• Professional Certifications: Advanced database credentials, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, an Oracle database administration certification or an equivalent accreditation, would be advantageous.
• Language Skills: Excellent command of English is required to succeed in this role. The ability to communicate in Maltese would be an asset.
• Communication Skills: Able to explain complex database matters clearly to technical colleagues, business stakeholders, auditors and decision-makers.
• Interpersonal Skills: Comfortable working across infrastructure, development, security and governance teams while providing constructive guidance to junior employees.
• Technical Skills: Strong practical expertise in enterprise database technologies, cloud and hybrid deployments, performance optimisation, security controls, recovery planning and automation. Familiarity with specialist database monitoring and administration platforms is desirable.
• Organisation: Capable of coordinating several priorities, maintaining precise documentation and managing technical changes in a controlled manner.
• Self-Motivated: Demonstrates initiative, accountability and a practical approach, with the confidence to work independently and remain effective during demanding situations.
• Problem-Solving: Applies sound analytical judgement to complex incidents, identifies underlying technical causes and develops sustainable corrective measures.
• Professional Commitment: Understands the importance of supporting business-critical systems and approaches operational responsibilities with reliability and care.
• Continuous Learning: Maintains a genuine interest in developments affecting database platforms, cloud infrastructure, automation and information security.

What’s on Offer

• Compensation: A competitive base salary complemented by performance-related incentives.
• Working Hours: Standard business hours with appropriate flexibility and hybrid working arrangements. The role also forms part of a 24-hour operational support structure, requiring scheduled on-call availability outside regular hours.
• Annual Leave: Additional leave entitlement beyond the standard allocation.
• Health Insurance: Private medical cover is provided.
• Training: Access to recognised professional learning programmes that support continued technical development.
• Relocation Support: Assistance may be available to eligible candidates relocating for the position.
• Financial Benefits: Preferential employee lending arrangements and pension contributions.
• Inclusive Workplace: A welcoming environment that values equal opportunity and workforce diversity.