We are hiring a Senior Database Administrator for one of our clients. The role is suited for a hands-on DBA who can independently manage and troubleshoot business-critical database environments.
Key Requirements
- Microsoft SQL Server – Mandatory
- PostgreSQL – Mandatory
- AWS - Mandatory
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in production database administration
- Strong experience in SQL Server installation, configuration, patching and upgrades
- Strong knowledge of performance tuning and query optimization
- Experience with execution plans, DMVs, Query Store, wait statistics and troubleshooting
- Hands-on experience with backup, recovery and point-in-time restoration
- Experience with Always On Availability Groups, HA/DR, replication and failover
- Strong T-SQL and database scripting skills
- Experience with database monitoring, alerting and capacity management
- Exposure to PowerShell / dbatools and database automation is an advantage
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Role Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases across production and non-production environments.
- Monitor database health, performance, availability and capacity.
- Troubleshoot complex issues including slow queries, blocking, deadlocks, replication and database failures.
- Own backup and recovery processes and regularly validate restore readiness.
- Support HA/DR environments, failover activities and disaster recovery exercises.
- Work closely with application, infrastructure and engineering teams to resolve database-related issues.
- Participate in production incidents, provide clear updates and prepare RCA/documentation.
- Follow database security, access control and change-management practices.
Good to Have
Experience with AWS SQL Managed Instance, AWS RDS, MySQL, PowerShell/dbatools, Database DevOps, CI/CD or regulated environments will be an added advantage.
