Database Administrator

Papigen; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Papigen is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) to manage enterprise database environments across Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Dremio, and Azure-based platforms. The role ensures availability, performance, security, and reliability of critical systems while supporting cloud transformation initiatives.

The successful candidate will work with global teams on production operations, backup and recovery, and governance, delivering secure and scalable database solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience managing enterprise database environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Dremio, and Azure databases.
• Monitor health checks, performance, and resolve incidents.
• Manage patching, upgrades, refreshes, cloning, and provisioning.
• Support high availability, disaster recovery, and security/compliance.

Tools

Oracle

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Dremio

Azure

Job description

We are seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) with experience in managing enterprise database environments and cloud-based data platforms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, security, and reliability of critical database systems across Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Dremio, and Azure-based environments.

This role offers an opportunity to work on enterprise-scale data platforms, support cloud transformation initiatives, and collaborate with global teams to deliver high-performing and secure database solutions. The candidate will play a key role in database administration, performance optimization, backup and recovery management, cloud integrations, compliance support, and production operations.

Key Responsibilities Database Administration & Operations

• Install, configure, maintain, and support Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Dremio, and Azure-based database environments.
• Perform database monitoring, health checks, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Manage database patching, upgrades, refreshes, cloning, and provisioning activities.
• Support high availability and disaster recovery configurations.

Performance & Optimization

• Monitor database performance and identify bottlenecks.
• Optimize SQL queries, indexing strategies, and database configurations.
• Conduct capacity planning and proactive performance tuning.
• Improve database efficiency and reliability across production environments.

Backup, Recovery & Security

• Implement and manage backup, recovery, and restoration processes.
• Ensure database security, access controls, and compliance standards are maintained.
• Support audit requirements, SOX/ICFR compliance activities, and operational governance.
• Maintain disaster recovery documentation and testing procedures.

Cloud & DevOps Support

• Support Azure-based data platforms including Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams on deployment automation, monitoring, and release activities.
• Assist with cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
• Support enterprise data platform services and data engineering workloads.

Production Support & Documentation

• Provide production support, incident resolution, and on-call support as required.
• Maintain operational procedures, runbooks, architecture documents, and technical documentation.
• Generate operational reports, KPIs, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple locations.

Skills: azure,database administrator,postgresql,oracle