Functions or role of DBA

DBA is fully responsible for managing and handling databases.Develop new or maintain existing databases based on specifications
• Develop, implement and maintain unit tests of database programs (i.e, SQL, etc)
• Share knowledge by effectively documenting work
• Respond quickly and effectively to production & development issues and taking responsibility for seeing those issues through resolution.
• Resolve database performance issues, database capacity issues, replication, and other distributed data issues.
• Design & implement data models and database designs into physical databases.
• Install and maintain database software.
• Manage backup and recovery of databases.
• Manage security of database structures and corporate data held within databases.
• Develop database procedures, triggers and SQL scripts for development teams.
• Maintain database changes from Development, QA to Production.
• Assist in the definition and implementation of database standards.
• Monitor databases for errors and perform problem determination when necessary.
• Design and implement highly available production systems.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor#%92s degree in technical discipline; or equivalent professional experience
• Experience writing complex SQL, triggers, and procedures
• Ability to work with minimal direction, yet also able to work in team environment.
• Relational database analysis and modeling experience.
• Experience configuring database network connectivity.
• Understanding of database backup and recovery techniques.
• Experience in fast paced production or operational system arena
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Hands on and ownership personality..