• To check the availability of the services
• To ensure the sustainability and defect-resistance of the database services
• To ensure the improvement of and support of Azerconnect databases
• To upload, configure, assess and update RDBMS and relevant products
• Accountable for leading the design and implementation of complex database schemas, tables, procedures, functions and views, ensuring alignment with the company’s data needs and standards
• Responsible for collaborating with senior DBAs to develop strategic database solutions and mentoring middle and junior DBAs in database development best practices
• To perform and ensure the safety of the database (create and maintain users and roles, assign the privileges) 
• To plan the growth and amendments (personnel quantity planning)
• To ensure the capacity planning for the database
• To manage the amendments and versions
• To optimize the databases and ensure the most productive operation by developing views, indexes and other database objects
• To develop and maintain the flawless database architecture
• Accountable for regular monitoring and analysis of database performance, identifying and addressing bottlenecks
• Responsible for developing and implementing performance tuning strategies in collaboration with DBAs.
• Provides guidance to middle and junior DBAs on query optimization and indexing techniques to ensure optimal database performance
• To review, improve, test and perform the restoration procedures for Azerconnect databases
•  Ensures robust data backup, recovery, and disaster recovery plans are implemented and maintained
•  Accountable for maintaining data integrity and security through rigorous validation, verification, and auditing processes
• Collaborates with senior DBAs to establish and enforce data security protocols and trains middle and junior DBAs on these measures
• Responsible for developing and executing data migration strategies for integrating data from acquired companies, ensuring seamless integration and minimal downtime
•  Leads ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, providing direction and support to middle and junior DBAs
• Ensures cross-functional team collaboration to understand and fulfill data integration requirements
• Acts as a key point of contact for database-related issues, providing expert-level support and troubleshooting
• Accountable for collaborating with software developers, data analysts, and other IT professionals to design and optimize database solutions
• Mentors middle and junior DBAs, fostering a collaborative team environment and promoting knowledge sharing
• Responsible for creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation for database systems, including design specifications, data flow diagrams, and operational procedures
•  Ensures generation of detailed reports and provision of insights based on data analysis to support business decisions
• Ensures DBAs adhere to documentation standards and contribute to maintaining up-to-date records
•  To arrange and maintain the documentation and standards
• To ensure the documentation of the amendments and changes to the database
• To ensure the documentation required by the sub-section manager of the IT database management
• Conducts regular audits to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies
•  Stays updated on emerging data privacy laws and regulations, implementing necessary changes to ensure compliance
• Works with senior DBAs and line manager to train middle and junior DBAs on compliance requirements and auditing processes
• Stays informed about the latest trends and advancements in database technologies and best practices
• Evaluates and recommends new database technologies, tools, and methodologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Encourages continuous learning and professional development among middle and junior DBAs
• To actively support colleagues and team members in BaU operations 
• To escalate the events and defects to the sub-section manager of the IT database management/ section manager of the corporate IT services operations
• To provide technical advice and support to the IT section in connection with the database management
• To actively participate and collaborate with development and engineering teams 
•  To provide official information to the key stakeholders on the events and corrective action plans
• To perform other obligations related to his/her duties, which are assigned by the management
• To share the data with other employees upon the relevant request under the sub-section manager for the IT database management
• To immediately (before starting to resolve the issue) inform the sub-section manager on the any issue arising out of the IT database management
• To completely follow the Azerconnect IT change management instructions
•  To develop the careful and effective budget to ensure what is done and how it’s done, and get positive results
• To properly manage the workload and perform the priorities contradicting with one another in a proper order under the intensive work environment

•  A bachelor’s degree in the technical field or IT is mandatory;
•  8+ years of experience in database management;
•  Deep knowledge and practical experience with databases;
•  At least 8 years of experience in IT system administration;
•  Proficiency in English, Russian, and Azeri (reading, writing, speaking);
•  4+ years of experience in management within complex environments;
•  Extensive experience in change and release management and ITIL frameworks;
•  Certified administrator or professional in database management;
•  Practical experience in database installations on Microsoft, Solaris, and Linux platforms;
•  Intermediate Linux skills (including bash scripting);
•  Excellent collaboration skills, particularly on technical matters;
•  Knowledge of general network protocols such as TCP/IP, OSI Model;
•  Experience with Oracle Grid Control and/or other monitoring tools;
•  Knowledge of memory system architecture and cluster solutions;
•  Experience with WAN/LAN technologies, server virtualization, storage, security technologies, and databases
•  Experience in troubleshooting;
•  Deep knowledge of emerging IT technologies
•  Knowledge of how IT supports corporate and business segments;
•  Experience in diagnosing, eliminating, and restoring issues in Windows and Unix-based systems;
•  Experience in Windows 2012, Windows 2019, Linux operation systems (RHEL, Oracle Linux, Suse), Solaris, BSD systems;
•  Knowledge of network security systems (firewalls), routers, DNS, DHCP, VPN, FTP, IPs, and information delivery products;
•  Knowledge of data storage networks and protocols (FCP, FCIP, FCoE), multichannel technologies (MPIO), and storage devices;
•  IT hardware concepts (RAID, SAN, x86 architecture, SCSI, iSCSI,Experience in Windows 2012, Windows 2019, Linux operation systems (RHEL, Oracle Linux, Suse), Solaris, BSD systems);
•  Knowledge of the OSI model;
•  Always ready to perform duty responsibilities;
•  Knowledge of the data processing center environment.