Senior Data Platform Engineer

Hiring : Database Administrator IV (Hybrid Data Platform | Vector DBs | RDBMS | Search Engines) Location : Hyderabad

Experience : 8–10+ years

We’re looking for an experienced Database Administrator IV to lead our database function as we evolve a modern hybrid data platform that spans traditional RDBMS , search engines , and emerging vector databases .

In this senior role, you’ll drive database architecture, performance, and reliability across mission-critical systems while mentoring a growing DBA team and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders across engineering, data, and product.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-scale database systems aligned with business goals.

Drive performance tuning, indexing, and optimization for efficient data access and low-latency operations.

Implement and maintain strong data security, encryption, access controls , and perform regular audits.

Own backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity.

Proactively monitor databases, troubleshoot issues, and minimize downtime.

Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and software developers on data pipelines, analytics, and application integrations .

Mentor and guide junior DBAs, fostering technical growth and cross-team collaboration.

Support embedding refresh workflows , vector-aware governance, and search engine integration.

Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending improvements to the data platform.

Required Skills & Experience

8–10 years of experience in database administration with expertise across relational and NoSQL systems.

Deep hands-on experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server .

Strong SQL, query tuning , and performance optimization skills.

Solid understanding of GDPR, CCPA , and industry security best practices.

Proven experience with database backup and disaster recovery processes.

Familiarity with cloud databases (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, etc.).

Knowledge of vector databases , embedding workflows, semantic search, and hybrid search methods.

Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple parallel priorities.

If you have a passion for building robust, scalable, and modern data platforms, I’d love to connect.

DM me or share your resume at namitha@careerxperts.com!