A database administrator is responsible for maintaining a database to ensure that it is available and functioning properly for users and that the data has integrity. He serves as a contact person when someone wants to access data in the database. 

Aids: 

  • All types of relational and non-relational Databasese.g. SQL databases, MongoDB, Neo4J, etc.
  • Hadoop and related technologies, e.g. Hive and Pig
  • Knowledge of data processing tools, e.g. Spark 

Skills/experience: 

  • Implementation and maintenance of all types of database systems
  • Knowledge of cloud technologies