Job Summary :
We are looking for an experienced DBA Lead with a strong background in managing and optimizing both SQL and NoSQL databases. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of professional experience, with proven expertise in database administration, performance tuning, and cloud-based database solutions. This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can design, implement, and maintain robust database systems while leading a small team and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead the design, implementation, and management of SQL and NoSQL databases across on-premises and cloud environments.
- Ensure database availability, reliability, scalability, and performance.
- Manage database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Monitor and optimize database performance, queries, and indexes.
- Implement database security policies, user access management, and compliance measures.
- Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to support application performance and scalability.
- Lead and mentor a team of DBAs, providing technical guidance and best practices.
- Drive database automation initiatives for deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
- Work with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) to design and manage cloud-native database services.
- Troubleshoot critical issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement permanent solutions.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
Minimum 7 years of experience as a Database Administrator.Strong hands-on experience with any SQL database (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, MariaDB).Working experience with at least one NoSQL database (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Couchbase, Redis).Proficiency in cloud database services (AWS RDS, Aurora, Azure SQL, GCP Cloud SQL, Cosmos DB, etc.).Solid knowledge of database backup, restore, and disaster recovery solutions.Experience with database performance tuning and query optimization.Strong understanding of high availability, clustering, and replication strategies.Familiarity with database automation tools and scripting (Shell, Python, PowerShell, etc.).Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI / CD integration for databases is a plus.Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.Preferred Qualifications (Good to Have) :
Certifications in SQL / NoSQL Databases or Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).Experience in leading migration projects (on-prem to cloud or cross-database migrations).Exposure to Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Spark) is a plus.(ref : hirist.tech)