Senior Database Administrator

Role Overview :

As a Database Administrator, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle management of our MySQL or PostgreSQL database systems. This includes installation, configuration, performance tuning, security implementation, backup and recovery, and proactive monitoring. You will ensure the reliability, availability, and security of our database infrastructure, supporting our internal operations and client projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Installation and configuration of database software across diverse operating systems.
• Designing efficient physical database models derived from logical designs and application specifications, along with configuring database servers according to best practices and workload requirements.
• Establishing and implementing robust backup and recovery strategies tailored to data volatility and application availability needs.
• Implementing comprehensive security measures at the OS, database, and network levels to ensure authorized data access and maintain a rigorous security infrastructure with auditing capabilities for compliance.
• Fine-tuning hardware / VM resources for optimal database performance.
• Proactive monitoring of the database environment, including performance optimization through adjustments to data structures, SQL, application logic, or the DBMS subsystem.
• Configuration and implementation of database replication technologies (e.g., Master-Slave, Master-Master, Log Shipping, Mirroring, Always On).
• Automation of routine DBA tasks utilizing scripting languages such as Shell, PowerShell, Python, or GO.
• Proficiency in writing general SQL queries.
• Setting up comprehensive monitoring solutions for databases (OS and database levels) using custom scripts or third-party monitoring tools.
• Basic Cloud platform knowledge (AWS / GCP / Azure)

Qualification

Experienced DBA (4-8 years) with deep expertise in MySQL or PostgreSQL architecture, configuration, and management.

Proficient in SQL, backup / recovery, security implementation, performance tuning, and replication for both systems.

Skilled in scripting (e.g., Shell, Python) and Linux, possessing strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities with a proactive approach.

A relevant Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

About Searce

Searce means ‘a fine sieve’ & indicates ‘to refine, to analyze, to improve’. It signifies our way of working : To improve to the finest degree of excellence, ‘solving for better’ every time. Searcians are passionate improvers & solvers who love to question the status quo.

The primary purpose of all of us, at Searce, is driving intelligent, impactful & futuristic business outcomes using new-age technology. This purpose is driven passionately by HAPPIER people who aim to become better, everyday.

What we do

Searce is a modern tech consulting firm that empowers clients to futurify their businesses, leveraging Cloud, AI & Analytics.

1. We are a category defining niche’ cloud-native technology consulting company, specializing in modernizing (improve, automate & transform) the full-scope of infra, app, process & work.

2. We partner with clients in their ‘beyond x’ journey to drive intelligent, impactful & futuristic business outcomes.

3. We are the most preferred tech partner of choice when it comes to ‘solving for better’ for the new-age tech startups & digital enterprises, leading disruption in their industries.

4. Our Service Offerings : We offer Advanced Cloud, Data & App Modernization, Cloud Consulting, Management & Improvement (DevOps, SysOps & Cloud Managed Services), Applied AI & Analytics services.

5. As one of the top 5 niche’ full scope global partners for Google Cloud & a preferred partner for AWS, we are the most preferred ‘engineering-led’ tech company of choice when it comes to solving complex business problems.