Assistant Manager - Database Administration

Worldline; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldline in Mumbai, India, is seeking a Senior Database Administrator (PostgreSQL) to manage enterprise PostgreSQL environments, ensure high availability, perform performance tuning, and implement DR readiness for mission‑critical systems.

The role emphasizes expert Linux administration, Bash scripting, and strong incident management in SLA‑driven environments, with exposure to pgBackRest, PgBouncer, and replication technologies across on‑prem and hybrid setups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• 6-8 years of hands‑on PostgreSQL Database Administration experience in production environments.
• Strong expertise in PostgreSQL performance tuning, replication, backup/recovery, and Linux administration.
• Proficiency in Bash/Shell scripting.
• Experience managing incidents under strict SLA‑driven environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain PostgreSQL databases.
• Manage high‑availability environments, including streaming and logical replication.
• Implement and support connection pooling tools such as PgBouncer.
• Manage backups, recovery, and PITR testing using pgBackRest and PostgreSQL utilities.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, including WAL, memory, vacuuming, indexing, and partitioning.
• Implement database security controls, including RLS, SSL/TLS encryption, and audit logging.
• Automate operational tasks using Bash/Shell scripting.
• Participate in DR drills and ensure business continuity readiness.
• Handle incident, change, and problem management through ticketing systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA), process audits, and maintain documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams and product support for issue resolution.

Skills

PostgreSQL DBA

Linux admin

Bash scripting

Incident management

Performance tuning

Replication

Backups & PITR

PgBouncer

pgBackRest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field

Tools

PgBouncer

pgBackRest

Job description

Assistant Manager - Database Administration Job Description Assistant Manager - Database Administration

Worldline helps businesses of all shapes and sizes to accelerate their growth journey - quickly, simply, and securely. We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. Our technology powers the growth of millions of businesses across 5 continents. And just as we help our customers accelerate their business, we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution.

The opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Database Administrator (PostgreSQL) to manage and optimize enterprise PostgreSQL environments. The role involves database administration, high availability, performance tuning, disaster recovery, security, automation, and production support for mission‑critical systems.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain PostgreSQL databases.
• Manage high‑availability environments, including streaming and logical replication.
• Implement and support connection pooling tools such as PgBouncer.
• Manage backups, recovery, and Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR) testing using pgBackRest and PostgreSQL utilities.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, including WAL, memory, vacuuming, indexing, and partitioning.
• Implement database security controls, including RLS, SSL/TLS encryption, and audit logging.
• Automate operational tasks using Bash/Shell scripting.
• Participate in DR drills and ensure business continuity readiness.
• Handle incident, change, and problem management through ticketing systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA), process audits, and maintain documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams and product support for issue resolution.

Who are we looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• 6-8 years of hands‑on PostgreSQL Database Administration experience in production environments.
• Strong expertise in PostgreSQL performance tuning, replication, backup/recovery, and Linux administration.
• Proficiency in Bash/Shell scripting.
• Experience managing incidents under strict SLA‑driven environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Perks & Benefits

Shape the evolution

We are on an exciting journey towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we look for big thinkers, people with passion, can‑do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. Here you'll work with ambitious colleagues from around the world, take on unique challenges as a team, and make a real impact on the society. With an empowering culture, strong technology and extensive training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career - wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of 18,000 innovators and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.

Learn more about life at Worldline at jobs.worldline.com

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any applicable legally protected characteristics.

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Work Site: On‑site
• Job Area: Technology
• Job Location: India - Mumbai