About the job

About the Role

As a Senior Database Administrator, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and secure database systems using both SQL and NoSQL technologies. You will play a key role in ensuring high availability, performance optimization, and supporting mission-critical applications. This role requires strong collaboration with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration of data systems across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Monitor database performance and proactively optimize queries, indexing, and resource utilization.
• Manage database backup strategies, perform regular backups, and ensure effective disaster recovery processes.
• Configure and maintain high availability, replication, and failover mechanisms.
• Ensure data security through access controls, encryption, and regular audits.
• Automate routine database tasks and maintenance using scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).
• Support application development teams with database design, queries, and performance tuning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, and version control with minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to integrate databases into CI/CD workflows.
• Maintain detailed documentation of database configurations, processes, and policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in database administration, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL Server, Oracle).
• Working knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis).
• Proficiency in database performance tuning and optimization techniques.
• Experience with high availability, replication, clustering, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Strong scripting skills in languages such as Bash, PowerShell, or Python.
• Solid understanding of database security best practices.
• Experience with cloud database services