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Occupation Code: 2521 Database Designer and Administrator
Alternative title: Data Warehouse Developer
Job description and duties
Database Designers and Administrators create, design, install, maintain and manage database systems. A Database Designer and Administrator is typically expected to:
• Analyse client operations, applications and programming in order to create and develop database systems
• Design the database’s physical structure and functional capabilities
• Define security, back-up and recovery specifications
• Design database applications and their interfaces (where applicable)
• Install and test new versions of database systems
• Identify and resolve problems with the database
• Maintain data standards in accordance with the Data Protection Act
• Control user access permissions and privileges
• Compile database documentation, including data standards and procedures
• Analyse audit logs Jobsplus
Work environment
Database Designers and Administrators may work in any industry which relies on ongoing information and communications technology operations. These include automotive firms, investment banks, manufacturers, utility companies, financial services, advisory firms and the public sector.
Database Designers and Administrators typically work full-time from Monday to Friday. Working outside typical working hours may be required in order to meet project deadlines. Database Designers and Administrators may also be required to be on call in case of system failure.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
Attitude and experience are given considerable weight in the information and communications technology sector. Due to this, qualification requirements may vary between employers. International certifications are also highly regarded within this sector and on-the-job training is usually offered by the employer.
To work as a Database Designer and Administrator, a combination of work experience
Number of employees (2017)
91
Share of foreigners (2017)
34%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+37%
Median Pay (per annum)
€27,100
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