Database Administrator (DBA) | 5+ years | Remote

Role: Database Administrator (DBA)

Working Hours: (Upto 1/2 PM EST SOverlap)

Experience Required: 5+ years

Location: Noida (Work From Office)

Employment Type: Contract

Interview Process:

2 rounds of discussion

Job Title: SQL Database Administrator

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and proactive SQL Database Administrator (DBA) with 5-8 years of hands-on experience to join our growing technology team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and securing our database environments to ensure high performance, availability, and data integrity. You will collaborate closely with developers, DevOps engineers, and stakeholders to support existing systems and design future-ready data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain database systems (e.g.SQL Server or similar).

Monitor database performance and implement tuning measures for optimal efficiency and scalability.

Manage database security, access control, and backup/recovery strategies.

Plan and execute database upgrades, patches, and migrations.

Develop and maintain database documentation, including schemas, procedures, and best practices.

Support application development teams with query optimization, schema design, and data modeling.

Implement and maintain high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and replication solutions.

Perform regular audits to ensure data integrity and compliance with data governance policies.

Troubleshoot database issues and provide on-call support as needed.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.

5-8 years of professional experience as a Database Administrator.

Proficiency in at least one major RDBMS (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MS SQL Server).

Experience with database performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies.

Strong understanding of database security, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.

Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation.

Hands-on experience with cloud database platforms (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, GCP Cloud SQL) is a plus.

Knowledge of data modeling and database design principles.

Preferred Skills

Experience with database monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, SolarWinds).

Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.

Exposure to NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) is a plus.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Strong ownership mindset and proactive approach to problem-solving.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.