Job Title : Senior Database Administrator (Cloud & On-Prem)
Location : Gurgaon
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience Level : 5- 7 Years
Department : IT / Infrastructure & Data Management
Job Summary :
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and optimize database systems across both cloud and on-premises environments. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in database technologies with hands-on experience in PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis, and a strong grasp of high availability, replication, performance tuning, and automation. Experience with AWS cloud databases and streaming technologies like Kafka is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities :
- Install, configure, and upgrade MySQl, PostgreSQL across cloud (public / private) and on-premise environments.
- Collaborate with development teams for schema design, SQL query optimization, and code reviews.
- Manage data backups, restorations, and recovery strategies.
- Diagnose and resolve database performance issues and errors.
- Apply security patches and version updates to maintain system integrity.
- Administer and audit database access control and user permissions.
- Conduct database performance tuning and apply security best practices.
- Define and enforce database standards and operational procedures.
- Research and recommend the adoption of emerging database technologies.
- Design and implement monitoring and alerting systems for proactive management.
- Develop and maintain High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies.
- Automate routine database tasks and operational procedures.
Required Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.5- 7 years of relevant experience in database administration (cloud and on-premises).Strong expertise in PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis administration.Hands-on experience with replication, clustering, and partitioning.Proficient in managing cloud-based databases, especially on AWS.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Preferred Qualifications :
Certification in Database Administration (DBA) is a strong plus.Experience with Kafka, BI / reporting platforms, and automation tools.Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI / CD for database operations.(ref : hirist.tech)