Database Administrator

Talent Hired-the Job Store; Khordha; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Hired-the Job Store is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and optimize both relational and NoSQL databases from Bhubaneshwar. The role emphasizes migration expertise from Oracle to PostgreSQL, production‑grade reliability, and cloud‑native solutions across AWS/Azure/GCP.

The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years in DBA roles, strong SQL/PL/SQL skills, and hands‑on experience with monitoring, backups, security, and automation in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of hands-on DBA experience in production environments.
• Migration experience from Oracle to PostgreSQL is required.
• Strong experience with relational and NoSQL databases and cloud‑native solutions.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and administer Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Aurora PostgreSQL.
• Manage NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB.
• Provision, upgrade, patch, and migrate databases.
• Analyze slow queries, tune performance, and ensure high availability.
• Design and implement HA/DR solutions and capacity planning.
• Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Ensure security, compliance, and regular audits; support CI/CD for DB changes.
• Automate DBA tasks with scripting and IaC; collaborate with DevOps.

Skills

Database administration

Oracle DBA

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Aurora PostgreSQL

NoSQL databases

Query optimization

Cloud databases

Migration (on-prem to cloud)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Liquibase

Flyway

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK stack

Job description

Role: DBA Administrator

Location: Bhubaneshwar

+ What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) with 5-10 years of hands‑on expertise in managing, optimizing, and securing both relational and non‑relational databases. The ideal candidate should have be responsible for migration from Oracle to Postgres. strong experience in production environments, performance tuning, high availability setups, and cloud‑based database solutions. Install, configure, and administer relational databases including Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Aurora PostgreSQL. Manage and maintain NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, or similar. Handle database provisioning, upgrades, patching, and migrations

• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or Computer Science Engineering.

• Experience:
• 510 years of experience as a Database Administrator or in database engineering roles.
• Hands‑on experience managing production‑grade database systems.

• Technical Expertise:
• Strong hands‑on experience with:
• Oracle Database Administration
• Microsoft SQL Server
• PostgreSQL and Aurora PostgreSQL
• Good knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB)
• Expertise in SQL, PL/SQL, T‑SQL, and query optimization
• Strong understanding of database internals and architecture
• Monitoring tools (Oracle OEM, SQL Profiler, pgAdmin, CloudWatch, etc.)
• Backup/recovery tools and techniques
• Version control and deployment tools (Git, Liquibase, Flyway)
• Experience in cloud‑native database solutions (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with big data ecosystems or data warehousing
• Experience with database migration (on‑prem to cloud)
• Exposure to automation frameworks and scripting‑heavy environments
• Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
• Preferred Qualification:
• DBA certifications (Oracle, Microsoft, PostgreSQL)

• Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Structured thinking and cognitive skills.
• Good presentation and communication skills.
• High energy, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

• What we offer
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge projects.
• Mentorship and collaboration with senior engineers.
• A dynamic, innovative, and learning‑focused work environment.
• Exposure to enterprise‑grade practices and cloud platforms.

+ You would be responsible for

Database Management

• Install, configure, and administer relational databases including Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Aurora PostgreSQL
• Manage and maintain NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, or similar
• Handle database provisioning, upgrades, patching, and migrations

Performance and Reliability

• Analyze and optimize slow queries, indexes, and database workloads
• Conduct performance tuning at database, query, and infrastructure levels
• Proactively monitor system performance and implement improvements

High Availability & Scalability

• Design and implement HA/DR solutions (Replication, Clustering, Always On, Data Guard, Streaming Replication)
• Ensure database systems are highly available, scalable, and resilient
• Participate in capacity planning and scaling strategies

Backup and Disaster Recovery

• Design, implement, and validate backup and recovery strategies
• Perform disaster recovery planning and testing
• Ensure RPO/RTO requirements are met

Security & Compliance

• Implement and manage database security (user roles, access control, encryption)
• Ensure compliance with data protection and governance standards
• Perform regular audits and vulnerability assessments

Cloud & Automation

• Work with cloud platforms (preferably AWS – RDS, Aurora, EC2‑hosted databases)
• Automate routine DBA tasks using scripting (Shell, Python, PowerShell)
• Support infrastructure‑as‑code and DevOps practices

Collaboration & Support

• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams for schema design and deployment
• Support CI/CD pipelines involving database changes
• Provide L2/L3 support for production issues and incidents