Cloud DBA

Ascendion; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendion is recruiting a Cloud DBA to manage cloud-based databases for mission-critical geothermal power plant systems in Bengaluru. The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience and strong PostgreSQL skills with AWS RDS and Aurora-based deployments.

The candidate will handle migrations, backups, recovery, DR planning, and performance optimization while collaborating with application teams on database design and tuning.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with PostgreSQL databases.
• Hands-on experience with AWS RDS and Aurora Serverless.
• Experience with database migrations.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain AWS RDS and Aurora PostgreSQL
• Perform database migration and data migration
• Ensure database availability, performance, and security
• Implement backup, recovery, and DR strategies
• Optimize database performance and cost
• Support application teams with database design and tuning

Skills

PostgreSQL mastery

Troubleshooting

Performance tuning

Database design

Tools

AWS RDS

Aurora PostgreSQL

Aurora Serverless

Database migrations

Job description

About Ascendion

Ascendion is a leader in AI-Native platform driven software engineering company that underwrites outcomes, helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with Global 2000 clients across North America, UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI™ (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth. Learn more at ascendion.com

About Ascendion

Ascendion is a leader in AI-Native platform driven software engineering company that underwrites outcomes, helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with Global 2000 clients across North America, UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI™ (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth. Learn more at ascendion.com Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

• Build the coolest tech for world's leading brands
• Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers! Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About The Role

Manages cloud-based databases supporting mission-critical geothermal power plant systems. Experience 3-5 years

Job Title: Cloud DBA

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain AWS RDS and Aurora PostgreSQL
• Perform database migration and data migration
• Ensure database availability, performance, and security
• Implement backup, recovery, and DR strategies
• Optimize database performance and cost
• Support application teams with database design and tuning

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong experience with PostgreSQL
• Hands-on experience with AWS RDS and Aurora Serverless
• Database migration experience
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills

Location: Bangalore