Database Administrator

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Manager / Sr. Manager - Database Administration

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure database systems using open-source technologies.
• Administer and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments as needed.
• Monitor database performance and proactively address issues related to capacity, performance, and reliability.
• Implement backup and recovery strategies, disaster recovery planning, and high availability solutions.
• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to support application requirements and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure database security, compliance, and access controls.
• Perform database migrations, upgrades, and patching.
• Automate routine tasks using scripting (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).
• Maintain documentation for database configurations, procedures, and policies.
• Mentor junior DBAs and provide technical leadership.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8–10 years of hands-on experience in database administration.
• Expertise in

  PostgreSQL

  ,

  MySQL

  , or other open-source databases.
• Strong working knowledge of

  Microsoft SQL Server

  (2016 and above).
• Experience with replication, clustering, and failover strategies.
• Proficiency in writing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and database-as-a-service offerings.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools like

  Prometheus

  ,

  Grafana

  ,

  Nagios

  , or

  SQL Profiler

  .
• Experience with data modeling and schema design.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.