Job Title : Cloud Database Administrator (DBA)
Experience : 6+ Years
Work Mode : Remote
Shift Timing : 3 PM – 12 AM
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Cloud Database Administrator (DBA) with 7+ years of expertise in managing, optimizing, and securing cloud-based and hybrid database environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience across major cloud platforms, strong database performance tuning skills, and the ability to drive efficient database operations through automation and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Database Management
- Deploy, configure, manage, and optimize relational, non-relational, and hybrid databases across cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).
- Perform regular health checks, performance tuning, capacity planning, and database optimization.
Cloud Migration
Lead or support database migration projects including assessment, planning, and execution of on-premise to cloud migrations.Ensure minimal downtime, proper data validation, and successful cutover processes.Security & Compliance
Implement and maintain database security standards, including encryption, backup policies, access controls, auditing, and patching.Ensure compliance with industry regulations and organizational policies.Automation & Scripting
Automate routine DBA tasks using PowerShell, Python, or Shell scripting.Create scripts for monitoring, backups, log management, performance checks, and failover processes.Collaboration
Work closely with development, DevOps, infrastructure, and operations teams to ensure database solutions align with business and application requirements.Provide DBA support during application deployments, release cycles, and troubleshooting.Monitoring & Troubleshooting
Utilize monitoring tools such as Grafana, CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus for proactive database health checks.Diagnose and resolve performance issues, replication failures, cluster problems, and connectivity issues.Technical Proficiencies
Databases
Primary : PostgreSQL, MSSQLGood to Have : Oracle, MySQL, Cassandra, and other NoSQL databasesCloud Platforms
Hands-on experience with :o Microsoft Azure
o Amazon Web Services (AWS)
o Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Scripting & Automation
PowerShellPythonShell scriptingMonitoring Tools
GrafanaAWS CloudWatchDatadogPrometheusQualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.5+ years of professional experience in database administration, including 2+ years in a cloud environment.Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Database – Specialty or Azure Database Administrator Associate are an added advantage.Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent verbal and written communicationAbility to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teamsProactive mindset and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment