Location : Mumbai
Experience : 6 - 9 Years
Notice Period : Immediate to 15 Days
About the Role :
As a Senior Big Data DBA at NCG (NetConnect Global), you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the performance, stability, and scalability of mission-critical database systems. You will support large-scale Postgres and Greenplum environments, drive automation initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data infrastructure. This role provides opportunities for professional growth through exposure to cutting-edge big data technologies, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices, while also allowing you to mentor junior DBAs and influence best practices.
Key Responsibilities :
- Provide day-to-day support for distributed and mission-critical database environments, ensuring high availability and reliability.
- Maintain and optimize Postgres and Greenplum databases, including installation, configuration, upgrades, and performance tuning.
- Support HADR (High Availability Disaster Recovery), replication clusters, backup / restore strategies, and disaster recovery testing.
- Contribute to the automation of routine DBA tasks (using Ansible, Python, Shell, or Perl) and establish operational best practices.
- Partner with DevOps and SRE teams to modernize database environments through CI / CD and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues, performing root cause analysis across application, network, database, and infrastructure layers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, cloud, analytics) to implement scalable data solutions.
- Provide guidance and training to L1 / L2 database support teams globally.
- Participate in on-call rotation for weekend and after-hours production support as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Masters preferred).69 years of experience as a Database Administrator, with a strong focus on big data technologies.Proven expertise with :
Greenplum Database (v5, v6, or higher)Postgres (v12 or higher)Proficiency in database administration (installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, troubleshooting).Strong experience in performance tuning, replication, and high availability in Postgres / Greenplum environments.Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Snowflake preferred).Strong scripting skills in Unix / Linux environments (Ansible, Shell, Perl, or Python).Solid understanding of backup / recovery, disaster recovery, and capacity planning.Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with technical and non-technical teams.Why Join NCG ?
Since 1997, NCG (NetConnect Global) has been helping enterprises reimagine business models and operations through digital transformation, engineering, and professional services. With expertise across Cloud, Cybersecurity, AI / ML, and Advanced Data Analytics, NCG partners with global enterprises to deliver cutting-edge, future-ready solutions.
We are Great Place to Work Certified, backed by 2,000+ full-time employees and a global alumni network of 22,000 professionals.
Benefits at NCG :
Family First : 6 months fully paid maternity leave, 5 days paid paternity leave.Health & Wellness : Day-one medical coverage for employee + family (spouse, children, parents).Financial Security : Accident insurance (2x salary), gratuity, ESIC benefits, workmens compensation.Employee Assistance Program : Confidential support for personal and professional well-being.Career Growth : Opportunities to work on next-gen big data, cloud, and DevOps projects with leading global enterprises.(ref : hirist.tech)