Senior Database Administrator

10 - 20 years

25 - 40 Lacs

Posted:1 day ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Hybrid

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in PostgreSQL / Oracle SQL platforms, demonstrating advanced technical leadership in database administration, engineering, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architect, implement, and maintain highly available database systems (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server) supporting enterprise-grade applications.

  • Lead end-to-end database lifecycle management including installation, configuration, patching, migration, upgrades, and performance optimization.
  • Design and enforce robust disaster recovery strategies and backup solutions (PITR, RMAN, REPMGR, Log Shipping, Mirroring, HADR) to ensure business continuity.
  • Manage replication, clustering, and high availability solutions (Always On, Auto Failover, Switchover, Oracle RAC, REPMGR) across global environments.
  • Develop, tune, and troubleshoot complex SQL, PL/SQL, and procedural logic to support application performance and scalability.
  • Oversee database security, auditing, and compliance to meet organizational and regulatory standards.
  • Conduct capacity planning, monitoring, and proactive maintenance to ensure optimal database health and uptime.

Required Skills & Expertise:

  • Extensive experience (10+ years) as a Database Administrator with deep knowledge of

    PostgreSQL, Oracle SQL/PLSQL, Oracle APEX, Oracle ADF, and SQL Server technologies.

  • Proven track record in high availability, clustering, replication, disaster recovery, and database failover solutions.
  • Strong understanding of database architecture, design, tuning, and troubleshooting for performance-critical workloads.
  • Expertise in database installation, upgrades, migrations, patching, and automation.
  • Advanced skills in backup/recovery (PITR, RMAN), replication (REPMGR, Always On, Log Shipping, Mirroring), and database security.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to resolve complex technical issues under pressure.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and adoption of new database technologies and best practices.

Expectations:

  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers and development teams.
  • Drive innovation in database engineering, automation, and DevSecOps practices.
  • Collaborate with architects, application developers, and business stakeholders for seamless database integration.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry advancements and proactively recommend improvements to existing database infrastructure

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