Database Track Engineer

• Design, implement, and maintain database systems to ensure high performance, availability, and security.
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize queries, indexes, and configurations.
• Manage database backups, recovery processes, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with development teams to design database schemas and optimize data models.
• Troubleshoot database issues, including performance degradation, connectivity problems, and data integrity concerns.
• Implement and maintain database security policies, including user access controls and encryption.
• Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, and patching activities.
• Automate routine database administration tasks using scripts and tools.
• Provide support for database-related incidents and service requests as part of on-call rotation.
• Document database configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures for future reference.

Years of Experience:

• 4 to 10 yearsof hands-on experience in database administration and optimization.

Educational Qualification & Certifications (Optional):

• BE in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (preferred).
• Relevant certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Microsoft SQL Server DBA, or AWS/Azure database certifications are a plus.

Skill Set Required:

Must Have:

• Strong experience in database administration (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL).
• Expertise in performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies.
• Experience with database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Knowledge of database security, user access control, and encryption techniques.
• Hands-on experience with database migration and upgrade processes.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Shell, Python, PowerShell) for automation.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working with cloud-based databases (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, GCP Cloud SQL).
• Knowledge of high-availability solutions (clustering, replication).
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices related to database deployments.