Associate Database Administrator

CL 88e84fc2 cfc3 4bec b5cf 08a3bda081bc; Nagar; On-site; INR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Job summary

Lighthouse is seeking an Associate Database Administrator (DBA) in India. This entry-level role supports the database team in maintaining, monitoring, and administering enterprise databases under supervision.

You will learn foundational practices, ensure data availability, reliability, and performance, and grow towards managing production environments. Responsibilities include backups, user provisioning, patching, runbooks, data import/export, and documentation.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in IT operations, database support, or system administration.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux server environments.
• Basic understanding of SQL concepts, including queries, joins, indexing, and schema structure.
• 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.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

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; 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

Skills

SQL basics

Database support

Windows & Linux

Analytical thinking

Communication

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MySQL

PowerShell

Python

Bash

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.