Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Database Administrator / Data Platform Consultant
to provide consulting on architecture and technical strategies, develop assessment and analysis methodologies, and standardize functional design for enterprise-grade data platforms. The consultant will ensure high availability, performance optimization, compliance, and operational excellence across multiple database technologies.
Responsibilities
The consultant will:
- Perform all aspects of data operations and administration in line with established processes and guidelines.
- Install, configure, and maintain data platform instances/servers across required versions.
- Enhance platform performance through query optimization, configuration tuning, and process improvements.
- Maintain data integrity by implementing robust backup and recovery processes.
- Apply database changes in accordance with established change management procedures.
- Conduct regular capacity planning activities.
- Ensure adherence to ITIL processes and compliance with audit requirements.
- Perform database refresh and cloning as required by application teams.
- Support version upgrades and patching across all data platforms.
- Maintain operational documentation, technical diagrams, and disaster recovery procedures.
- Actively participate in infrastructure projects and technical upgrades.
- Provide database provisioning and technical support for application development projects.
- Execute backup and restore operations in coordination with storage/backup teams.
- Participate in security audits and ensure compliance with security policies and internal controls.
- Deliver 24/7 incident response support for production environments (shift coverage on weekdays, on-call during weekends/holidays).
- Provide regular and ad-hoc reporting, including KPI tracking.
- Perform periodic performance tuning and scalability assessments.
- Develop and optimize stored procedures, triggers, and SQL scripts to support operations.
- Provide infrastructure support across Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Dremio, Azure Data Factory (ADF), and Databricks.
- Support data engineering infrastructure needs leveraging Databricks, ADF, and Dremio.
- Collaborate in an onsite/offshore delivery model with distributed teams.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on experience in database administration (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Proven expertise in performance tuning, backup/recovery, upgrades, and patching.
- Knowledge of cloud data platforms and tools such as Databricks, Dremio, and Azure Data Factory.
- Solid understanding of capacity planning, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.
- Strong knowledge of ITIL processes, compliance frameworks, and audit readiness.
- Experience in database security, compliance, and incident management.
- Proficiency in SQL development, including stored procedures and triggers.
- Ability to work in a 24/7 support environment and coordinate across global teams.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in database administration and operations.
- Prior experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical environments.
- Experience with onsite/offshore support models.
Skills: database,sql,oracle,mangodb,itil,adf,dremio,dr,cloud,databricks,data platform
