Associate Database Administrator

Lighthouse; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Lighthouse in Bengaluru, India is seeking an Associate Database Administrator to support the database team by learning and applying foundational practices to ensure data availability, reliability, and performance while working under the guidance of senior DBAs.

The role covers backups, user provisioning, patching, runbooks, data import/export, and collaboration with application, infrastructure, and support teams to troubleshoot issues.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of IT operations, database support, or system administration experience.
• Basic understanding of SQL concepts (queries, joins, indexing, schema).
• Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux server environments.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; eager to learn and grow into a DBA role.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine database backups, restores, and integrity checks.
• Assist with user account creation, access provisioning, and security permissions.
• Apply patches, updates, and minor configuration changes under supervision.
• Execute standard operating procedures and runbooks; escalate issues when needed.
• Help with data import/export activities and basic maintenance scripts.
• Document processes, incidents, and solutions; contribute to the knowledge base.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and support teams to troubleshoot database issues.
• Monitor database health, performance, and availability.

Skills

SQL concepts

Windows/Linux servers

Analytical troubleshooting

Communication & teamwork

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science / IT or related field

Tools

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Job description

What is special about Lighthouse?

Lighthouse is built on a foundation of unique, compassionate, highly driven individuals. We elevate the strengths and talents of those around us while leveraging opportunities for growth. We offer the experience of solving complex problems while continuing to grow multiple facets of your career. Lighthouse is where innovation meets support and where collaboration is the key ingredient to success. We grow together and are stronger together.

What’s unique about this role?

The Associate Database Administrator (DBA) is an entry-level position responsible for supporting the database team in maintaining, monitoring, and administering enterprise database systems. Working under the guidance of senior DBAs, this role focuses on learning and applying foundational database practices, ensuring data availability, reliability, and performance, and gaining the skills needed to manage production database environments effectively.

What will this person do?

• Perform routine database backups, restores, and integrity checks.
• Assist with user account creation, access provisioning, and security permissions.
• Apply patches, updates, and minor configuration changes under supervision.
• Execute standard operating procedures and runbooks; elevate issues when required.
• Help with data import/export activities and basic maintenance scripts.
• Document processes, incidents, and solutions, and contribute to the team knowledge base.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and support teams to troubleshoot database-related issues.
• Monitor database health, performance, and availability to ensure optimal operations

Bring your passion and together we will shine. It would also be great if you had the following:

• Experience: 0–2 years of experience in IT operations, database support, or system administration.
• Basic understanding of SQL concepts, including queries, joins, indexing, and schema structure.
• Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux server environments.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Eagerness to learn and grow into a full Database Administrator role.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Exposure to relational database systems such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
• Basic scripting knowledge (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, or Python).
• Understanding of backup/restore strategies and database security fundamentals.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Duties are performed in a typical office environment while at a desk or computer table.
• Duties require the ability to use a computer, communicate over the telephone, and read printed material, in a quiet and professional setting.
• Duties may require being on call periodically and working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends).

Lighthouse celebrates and thrives on diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We hire, train, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We welcome any talents and contributions you can bring to the team and are deeply committed to growing an environment where everyone can feel safe, is respected, and can show up as themselves. Come as you are!

As required by applicable pay transparency laws, Lighthouse complies with compensation disclosure requirements for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location, or other relevant factors. The salary range for this position may be tailored to be lower or higher in different talent markets.

This role will be eligible to participate in an annual bonus or incentive program.

As a trailblazer and catalyst for change, Lighthouse rises to each opportunity to help our clients, and our people do what they do best—shine.

This position will work for and be employed by Lighthouse's India subsidiary, which is an independent company located in India.