We're Hiring : Database Administrator (PostgreSQL)
Location : Mulund, Mumbai
Working Hours : Day Shift (2 Alternate Saturdays Off)
Interview Mode : Face-to-Face
Experience Required : 3+ Years
About the Role :
Are you a skilled PostgreSQL expert with a passion for performance tuning, security, and scalable architecture? Were looking for a dedicated Database Administrator to join our growing team and manage mission-critical PostgreSQL environments with a strong focus on reliability, optimization, and data integrity.
Key Responsibilities :
- Administer, monitor, and maintain PostgreSQL databases for performance, availability, and security.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks like backups, recovery, indexing, and query optimization.
- Troubleshoot database issues, including slow queries and connectivity problems.
- Work closely with developers to optimize SQL queries and database designs.
- Ensure data security, user access controls, and compliance with best practices.
- Implement and manage high availability, replication, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Monitor database performance and proactively tune systems for optimal efficiency.
- Create and maintain documentation related to database architecture, processes, and policies.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in PostgreSQL database administration.Proficient in query optimization, indexing, and performance tuning.Experience with backup and recovery procedures, replication, and clustering.Strong understanding of Linux OS, shell scripting, and database automation tools.Knowledge of database security, user roles, and access control mechanisms.Familiarity with monitoring tools like pgAdmin, Nagios, or similar is a plus.Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.Good to Have :
Experience with cloud-based PostgreSQL (AWS RDS, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, etc.)Exposure to DevOps, CI / CD pipelines, or database versioning toolsKnowledge of other RDBMS (e.g., MySQL, Oracle) is a plus(ref : hirist.tech)