• Database Design & Architecture: Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of complex database systems, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and scalability requirements.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze and optimize database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to enhance system efficiency and response times.
• Database Security: Implement and maintain robust security measures, including user access controls, encryption, and auditing, to safeguard sensitive data.
• Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution: Serve as the go-to expert for database-related issues, providing timely resolution for production and development environments.
• Backup & Recovery: Oversee and implement effective backup and recovery strategies, ensuring business continuity in the event of system failures or disasters.
• High Availability & Scalability: Design and manage high availability and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., clustering, replication, mirroring, etc.) to ensure minimal downtime and system reliability.
• Database Upgrades & Patches: Lead and manage database version upgrades, patching, and migration projects, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Documentation & Best Practices: Maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations, architecture, procedures, and troubleshooting guides. Define and enforce best practices for database management.
• Mentorship & Training: Mentor junior database administrators and other technical staff, providing guidance on database management practices, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Collaboration with Teams: Work closely with development teams, IT operations, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of databases within applications.
• Database Automation: Automate routine database maintenance tasks and workflows using scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Shell scripting) to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience as a Database Administrator, with a strong background in database design, administration, and performance tuning.
• Proficiency level needed in relational databases as per below table

Database

Proficiency level

Proficiency level

SQL Server

Must have proficiency

Oracle

Must have proficiency

MY SQL

Must have proficiency

MongoDB/any other DB

-

Good to have knowledge

• Experience with database clustering, replication, partitioning, and high-availability configurations.
• Strong understanding of database security protocols, including encryption, user management, and auditing.
• Expertise in backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify and resolve database-related performance, scalability, and reliability issues.
• Experience with cloud-based database solutions (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database) is a plus.
• Understanding in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python) for database automation tasks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Work Experience

• 5+ years of experience in IT operations, systems management, or IT service management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA), or similar.
• Experience with database management tools
• Experience in performance tuning for large-scale, enterprise-level databases.

Work Environment:

• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Provide on-call support as needed for database issues, including during off-hours or weekends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless database integration and optimal performance.