Senior Database Administrator

Description :

Role & Responsibilities :

• Administer and support MS SQL Server, Oracle and PostgreSQL databases (cloud / on-premises) across development, staging, production and client environments. ensuring performance, availability and security.
• Monitor and optimize database performance through query tuning, index optimization, and resource utilization tracking to ensure responsiveness for both internal users and external clients.
• Enforce robust database security policies, managing access based on the least privilege and Need-to-Know principles to protect sensitive data and comply with client-specific security requirements.
• Design, implement and regularly test backup and disaster recovery (DR) strategies to guarantee data integrity and business continuity for both in-house and client-hosted environments.
• Support client onboarding, database setup and custom configuration for product deployments, assist in resolving client-reported database issues.
• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to support agile delivery cycles, including schema design, data versioning, migration planning, and automated deployment integration.
• Integrate database operations within CI / CD pipelines, supporting automated testing and release of updates across client and internal systems.
• Conduct proactive database health checks, capacity planning, and performance tuning to prevent downtime and ensure optimal system behavior under varied workloads.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation for schemas, configurations, release notes and client-specific database setups to enable support continuity and regulatory compliance.
• Plan and execute patches and upgrades in coordination with internal teams and clients, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
• Take ownership of any additional technology-related tasks or cross-functional responsibilities as assigned by management, aligned with business and client goals.

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