Number of Open Positions - 1
Experience - 4-5 years
Industry - IT Product & Services
Employment Type - Hybrid
Work Location - Smart City, Kochi, Kerala
Shift timing based on projects typically day / evening shift.
Role Description :
- Administer and support PostgreSQL (1116) and Oracle (11g / 12c / 19c) databases across development, test, and production environments.
- Manage cloud database services on AWS RDS / Aurora, Azure Database, and / or GCP Cloud SQL.
- Perform database installations, upgrades, and patch management for PostgreSQL and Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server
- Configure and maintain HA / DR setups using PostgreSQL replication (streaming / logical), Oracle Data Guard, RAC, and cloud-native failover options.
- Design and execute backup and recovery strategies (RMAN, pgBackRest, Barman, snapshots).
- Optimize database performance via indexing, query tuning, partitioning, and monitoring.
- Implement automation for DB tasks using Ansible, Terraform, and CI / CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab).
- Monitor database health using tools like pgBadger, OEM, Prometheus, Grafana, and cloud-native monitoring solutions.
- Ensure database security : manage user access, encryption, and compliance policies.
- Support database migrations and cloud lift-and-shift projects as needed.
- SA as a direct hire and must have the appropriate visa / work permit credentials
Technical Competencies :
45 years of experience as a DBA managing PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server databases.Strong hands-on experience with cloud database platforms : AWS (RDS, Aurora), Azure, GCP.Proficient in backup & recovery, HA / DR configurations, and performance tuning.Experience with DevOps tools : Git, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform.Good knowledge of SQL, PL / SQL, and shell scripting (Bash, Python optional).Experience working in Linux / Unix environments.Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.Experience in Flyway or Liquibase for DB deploymentsExperience with PostgreSQL extensions (e.g., PostGIS, pg_partman, pg_stat_statements).Soft Skill Competencies (Expectation based on role) :
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Effective communication and collaboration skills.Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.Proactive attitude with a passion for continuous learning and improvement.Strong time management and ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently(ref : hirist.tech)