Responsibilities of the Apprentice:

Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of PostgreSQL and TimescaleDB environments.
Support database monitoring, health checks, and routine maintenance activities.
Create and manage databases, schemas, users, and permissions under supervision.
Assist with database backup, restoration, and recovery procedures.
Support performance monitoring and basic SQL query optimization.
Learn and work with TimescaleDB features such as hypertables, continuous aggregates, compression, and data retention policies.
Maintain technical documentation related to database configurations and operational procedures.
Assist in provisioning and configuring MySQL database instances.
Support routine database administration tasks, including monitoring, optimization, and maintenance.
Assist with backup, recovery, and replication activities.
Help troubleshoot database-related issues under the guidance of senior DBAs.
Contribute to automating routine database administration tasks through scripting.
Gain practical exposure to database replication, clustering, high availability, and database security.
Learn cloud-based database deployment and administration practices.
Assist in database migration and performance tuning activities.
Work closely with senior engineers to identify and resolve database issues.

Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
0–1 year of experience in Database Administration, SQL Development, or related areas (internships, academic projects, or certifications are acceptable).
Strong understanding of DBMS fundamentals and SQL.
Basic knowledge of Linux administration.
Passion for learning database technologies and building a career in database engineering.