Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain database instances for different varieties of database
• Monitor database performance, analyze resource utilization, and optimize SQL queries.
• Design and implement high availability solutions such as Log Shipping, Mirroring, Replication, Clustering, and Always On Availability Groups.
• Perform database backups, restores, and support disaster recovery processes.
• Apply security patches and updates to ensure security compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the database stack, including software, hardware, OS, and network layers.
• Implement database security measures to protect data integrity and confidentiality.
• Support application development teams by analyzing database requirements and optimizing database-related code.
• Address system vulnerabilities, apply fixes, and support legacy systems.
• Develop and maintain scripts for automation of routine tasks such as backups, monitoring, health checks, housekeeping and reporting.
• Create, maintain and update comprehensive documentation related to configurations, procedures, and issue resolution.
• Provide regular reports on database health, patch level, back as per requirements.
• Work collaboratively across teams to ensure database reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation, ensuring timely response to incidents as per SLAs.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Application teams to support change releases and service transitions.
• Apply ITIL-aligned incident, change, and problem management practices in daily operations.

Technical Skillsets Requirements

MS SQL Server

• Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade SQL Server (2016/2019/2022) instances in cloud/on-prem environments.
• Configure Always On Availability Groups, Log Shipping, Replication, and other HA/DR solutions.
• Conduct performance tuning, query optimization, and implement indexing strategies.
• Automate administrative tasks using T-SQL and PowerShell.
• Migrate databases to AWS RDS and EC2 using best practices.
• Implement and manage security, including access control, encryption, and auditing.

Oracle 12c, 19c

• Install, configure, and administer Oracle 19c databases (on-prem and AWS-hosted).
• Set up and manage Oracle Data Guard, RMAN backups, and tuning/diagnostics.
• Perform routine health checks, patching, schema changes, and space management.

AWS RDS (SQL Server & Oracle 19c), NoSQL databases (e.g. DynamoDB, MongoDB)

• Manage provisioning, configuration, and maintenance of RDS SQL Server and Oracle 19c instances.
• Monitor RDS performance, configure backup retention, parameter groups, and apply patches.
• Handle snapshots, restore operations, and troubleshoot RDS-related issues.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of DBA experience with strong focus on Microsoft SQL Server.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience managing Oracle 12c, 19c databases.
• Experience with AWS RDS (SQL Server and Oracle), and performance tuning in cloud environments.
• Strong scripting skills in T-SQL, PL/SQL, and PowerShell.
• Deep understanding of HA/DR, backup/restore strategies, and cloud migration approaches.
• Experience with monitoring, alerting, and automation tools including CloudWatch, Azure Monitor.

Mandatory Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: SQL Server DBA or Azure Administrator Associate
• AWS Certified Database – Specialty or AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate
• Oracle Database 12c, 19c Administrator Certified Professional

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote or hybrid environment
• Flexible to support critical issues and on-call rotations if required

Good to Have:

• Working knowledge of MySQL and PostgreSQL in cloud environments (especially AWS RDS)
• Exposure to DevOps tools, Terraform, CloudFormation, or CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with multi-region/multi-AZ deployments and cost optimization in AWS
• Exposure to WOG/GCC and GCC+ environments is a strong advantage