Database Architect

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: Install, configure, and troubleshoot database platforms on Cloud (AWS) and On-Premise environments. Develop and enforce database backup policies for large databases, ensuring regular backups. Perform database maintenance (e.g., compression for MySQL, vacuum for PostgreSQL ). Tune and optimize database parameters for performance improvements. Lead database upgrade and migration projects. Provide technical guidance for integration, testing, design, and development. Improve and create DBA policies, procedures, and standards . Validate backup strategies and ensure replication mechanisms ( Golden Gate, Streaming Replication ) are properly configured. Set up production alerts using tools like PagerDuty or equivalent monitoring tools. Handle technical escalations and lead a team of DBAs in troubleshooting complex issues. Work within an infrastructure support environment , responding to tickets using a ticket management tool . Be available for on-call support during off-hours and weekends. Required Skills & Experience: 6 to 8 years of experience in IT Infrastructure Management . 4+ years of hands-on experience in MySQL, PostgreSQL, Aurora/RDS database administration . Experience with database tuning, optimization, upgrades, and migrations . Strong knowledge of ITIL processes and best practices. Hands-on experience with replication methods (Golden Gate, Streaming Replication). Exposure to AWS Cloud database services and infrastructure management. Excellent verbal and written communication skills . Preferred Skills: AWS Certified Solution Architect (preferred). Experience working in large-scale IT environments . Knowledge of incident management and monitoring tools (PagerDuty, etc.). Work Location & Schedule: Mandatory on-site work at the customer's office during all business working days. Should be available for on-call support outside office hours and weekends.