Database Administrators

Code: 15-1242.00
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Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce

Role Overview & What They Do

Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.

Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)

Database Administration Manager Database Administrator (DBA) Database Analyst Database Coordinator Database Engineer Database Manager Development and Database Administration Manager IS Admin (Information Systems Administrator) Systems Administrator (Systems Admin)

Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks

  • Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
  • Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
  • Plan and install upgrades of database management system software to enhance database performance.

Technology, Tools & Software Stack

Data base management system software
Amazon DynamoDB Oracle PL/SQL
Data base user interface and query software
Apache Hive Blackboard software
Web platform development software
Google Angular Spring Framework

Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Basic Skills
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics product and service development
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
customer service management
Communications
telecommunications
Verbal
listen and understand what people say read and understand what is written
Ideas and Logic
use rules to solve problems make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Math
choose the right type of math to solve a problem add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Visual Understanding
see hidden patterns

Personality & Work Styles

Top Interest: Conventional

People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.

Key Work Styles:
Intellectual Curiosity Cautiousness Integrity Attention to Detail Dependability Achievement Orientation

Frequently Asked Questions About Database Administrators

Salaries for a Database Administrators vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.

Most employers hiring for a Database Administrators in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.

Essential skills and tooling for a Database Administrators include: Amazon DynamoDB, Oracle PL/SQL, Apache Hive, Blackboard software, Google Angular, Spring Framework. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.

The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Database Administrators professionals across diverse sectors.

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