Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Database Administrator (DBA) with strong expertise in Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Database Automation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the administration, performance optimization, security, high availability, disaster recovery, and automation of enterprise database environments across on-premises and cloud platforms.
The candidate should possess hands-on experience in designing and implementing automation solutions using tools such as Ansible, PowerShell, Python, Shell Scripting, and DevOps pipelines to streamline database operations, improve service reliability, and reduce operational effort.
This role requires collaboration with application teams, cloud teams, infrastructure teams, cybersecurity teams, and business stakeholders to deliver highly available, secure, and scalable database services.
Key Responsibilities
Oracle Database Administration
Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain Oracle databases.
Manage Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, GoldenGate, and Oracle Enterprise Manager.
Perform backup and recovery using RMAN.
Conduct database cloning, refreshes, and migrations.
Monitor and optimize Oracle database performance.
Support Oracle version upgrades and migration projects.
Implement security controls, auditing, and compliance requirements.
Microsoft SQL Server Administration
Administer SQL Server 2016/2019/2022 environments.
Manage AlwaysOn Availability Groups, Clustering, Replication, and Log Shipping.
Perform database backup, restore, refresh, and migration activities.
Monitor database performance and troubleshoot production incidents.
Implement indexing strategies and query optimization.
Manage SQL Server security, encryption, and compliance controls.
PostgreSQL Database Administration
Install, configure, and administer PostgreSQL databases.
Manage PostgreSQL replication, failover, and high availability solutions.
Perform performance tuning and query optimization.
Conduct PostgreSQL upgrades and migrations.
Implement backup and recovery strategies.
Manage schemas, extensions, roles, and security configurations.
Database Automation & Platform Engineering
Design and implement automation for routine DBA operations.
Develop automated workflows for:
Database provisioning
User management
Database refreshes
Backup validation
Health checks
Monitoring and alert remediation
Patching and upgrades
Capacity management
Skill Requirements
Ansible
PowerShell
Shell Scripting
Python
Git
CI/CD Pipelines
Develop self-healing mechanisms for recurring database issues.
Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevOps initiatives within database platforms.
Cloud Database Administration
Support cloud database platforms including:
AWS RDS Oracle
AWS RDS PostgreSQL
Azure SQL Managed Instance
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Support cloud migrations and modernization programs.
Optimize cloud database performance and costs.
Production Support
Provide L3/L4 support for mission-critical production systems.
Participate in 24x7 on-call support rotation.
Lead troubleshooting during critical incidents and outages.
Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective actions.
Support Change, Incident, Problem, and Release Management processes.
Documentation & Knowledge Management
Create and maintain:
SOPs
Runbooks
Architecture Documents
Automation Workflows
Knowledge Base Articles
Conduct knowledge transfer sessions and mentor junior DBAs.
Prepare operational and management reports.
Mandatory Technical Skills
Oracle
Oracle RAC
ASM
Data Guard
RMAN
OEM
SQL Server
SQL Server 2019/2022
AlwaysOn Availability Groups
Replication
Clustering
Backup & Recovery
Performance Tuning
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL 12/13/14/15/16
Replication
High Availability
Backup & Recovery
Performance Tuning
Query Optimization
Automation
Ansible
Python
PowerShell
Shell Scripting
Git
Jenkins
CI/CD Pipelines
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Operating Systems
Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)
Windows Server
Preferred Skills
AWS Database Services
Azure Database Services
Kubernetes & Containers
Database Migration & Modernization
AI/ML-driven Infrastructure Automation
ITIL Service Management Framework
Soft Skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Experience working in global delivery environments.
Ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor team members.
Strong customer focus and service-oriented mindset.