Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator with a minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience to manage, maintain, and optimize our database infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience as a Database Administrator
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Core Technical Skills

• SQL & Programming
• Expert-level proficiency in SQL queries, complex joins, and query optimization
• Strong experience designing and developing stored procedures, functions, and triggers
• Proficient in T-SQL, PL/SQL, or equivalent procedural SQL languages
• Experience with query performance tuning and execution plan analysis

Database Administration

• Installation, configuration, and upgrade of database systems (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Database backup and recovery strategies (RMAN, native backups, point-in-time recovery)
• Performance monitoring, tuning, and optimization
• Database security management including user access controls, roles, and permissions
• Capacity planning and storage management
• High availability and disaster recovery implementation (clustering, replication, mirroring)
• Patch management and version upgrades

Additional Responsibilities

• Database design and data modelling
• Index management and optimization
• Monitoring database health and proactive issue resolution
• Troubleshooting database performance and connectivity issues
• Implementing and maintaining database documentation
• Automation of routine DBA tasks using scripts (PowerShell, Shell, Python)
• Collaboration with development teams for database-related requirements
   

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in team environments
• Strong documentation skills