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Lead Database Specialist

Lead Database Specialist

CareerUS SolutionsRepublic Of India, IN
1 day ago
Job description

Position Overview :

The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance optimization of databases that support business applications. The role ensures data integrity, security, availability, and recoverability , while supporting developers and analysts in managing data efficiently across the organization.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Install, configure, and maintain database servers (e.G., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB).
  • Monitor database performance, tuning, and optimization for efficiency and scalability.
  • Implement and manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery plans .
  • Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with organizational and legal standards.
  • Manage database user accounts, roles, and access permissions .
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, queries, and system errors .
  • Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, and patches .
  • Work with developers to optimize queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies .
  • Implement replication, clustering, and high-availability solutions .
  • Automate routine tasks using scripting languages (Shell, PowerShell, or Python).
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations and procedures.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, Data Analytics, and Software Development) to support data-driven operations.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field .
  • Strong knowledge of SQL and database performance tuning .
  • Experience with relational and / or NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.).
  • Familiarity with backup and recovery tools and techniques .
  • Proficiency in database security and access management .
  • Understanding of data replication, partitioning, and clustering .
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Experience working in Linux / Unix and Windows environments .

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience with cloud database services (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL, etc.).
  • Knowledge of ETL processes and data warehousing concepts .
  • Familiarity with DevOps pipelines and infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Ansible).
  • Experience with automation and monitoring tools (e.G., Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana).
  • Certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) , Microsoft Certified Database Administrator , or AWS Certified Database – Specialty .
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