Database Administrator

About AppExert

At AppExert, we enable top remote developers to work with interesting tech companies worldwide. We provide 100% remote full-time employment with options to work from one of our remote pods in Montreal, Toronto, Chennai, and Bangalore. If you're passionate about working with interesting companies and make a significant impact, AppExert is the ideal platform.

We’re humble and proud building the happiest remote developers community in India, enabling developers like you to follow their passions while staying closely connected to what genuinely matters to them. The dilemma of choosing between a gratifying career and a meaningful connection to your roots is no longer a concern.

Database Administrator (DBA)

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain database systems (SQL Server / MySQL / PostgreSQL as applicable)

• Monitor database performance and ensure high availability and reliability

• Perform database tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies

• Manage backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes

• Implement and maintain database security, access controls, and compliance standards

• Troubleshoot database issues, including performance bottlenecks and failures

• Design and maintain database schemas, tables, views, and stored procedures

• Support application teams with database-related requirements and performance improvements

• Plan and execute database upgrades, patches, and migrations

• Monitor system health, logs, and alerts; take proactive actions to prevent issues

• Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams for deployment and scaling

• Maintain documentation for database configurations, processes, and procedures

• 7+ years of experience as a Database Administrator

• Microsoft SQL Server / MySQL / PostgreSQL

• SQL and query optimization techniques

• performance tuning, indexing, and execution plans

• backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies

• high availability solutions

• database security and access management

• cloud platforms (Azure / AWS / GCP)

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• NoSQL databases

• CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

• automation/scripting

• monitoring tools

• data warehousing and ETL processes

Why AppExert?

At AppExert, our main objective is to cultivate a supportive community for remote developers, ensuring a strong sense of belonging. We offer a variety of benefits to ensure you can always work hard and have fun:

• Connect and collaborate with like-minded professionals from around the world, expanding your network and knowledge.

• Flexibility and freedom, allowing you to choose your own work location. Whether you prefer working from the comfort of your home, a bustling coffee shop, or a tranquil beach, the choice of location is entirely yours.

• Secure and reliable remote work environment, ensuring that our employees can enjoy the benefits of flexibility while having a solid foundation to thrive professionally.

• A supportive environment where you can sharpen your skills, receive valuable feedback and stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends.

• Robust infrastructure, effective communication channels, and remote collaboration tools.

• A healthy work-life balance by ensuring that our developers have a standard 40-hour workweek, allowing them to excel in their roles while maintaining their well-being.

• Paid time off so you can really recharge and enjoy life.

• Health, wellness, and lifestyle benefits to balance your heart, mind, and body.

• Virtual team building activities and social events - we foster a sense of connection among our team members, recognising the significance of staying united even in remote work settings using

• An amazing culture to top it all off!