Database Administrator

RapidBrains; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is looking for a skilled Database Administrator to manage and optimize database systems. The ideal candidate will have 7–8 years of experience in a production environment and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. Responsibilities include configuring databases, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with development teams. We seek someone with strong problem-solving skills and effective communication abilities. This role is essential for enhancing system efficiency in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7–8 years of experience as a DBA in a production environment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and manage database systems.
• Monitor and optimize database performance.
• Design and implement database solutions.
• Collaborate with development teams on schema design.
• Troubleshoot database issues.
• Ensure seamless integration of databases.

Skills

Performance tuning & query optimization

Indexing strategies

Backup & recovery

High availability & replication

PL/SQL

T-SQL

Shell scripting

Cloud platforms (AWS RDS, Azure SQL)

DevOps tools and practices

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and manage database systems (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Time Series DBs like QuestDB).
• Monitor and optimize database performance through tuning and indexing strategies.
• Work in real-time, high-throughput environments to ensure system efficiency.
• Design and implement database solutions for new and existing applications.
• Collaborate with development teams on schema design, query optimization, and data migration.
• Perform routine maintenance, backups, and recovery operations.
• Troubleshoot database issues such as crashes, slow queries, and system bottlenecks.
• Ensure seamless integration of databases with multiple applications.
• Maintain clear documentation of database configurations and processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• 7–8 years of experience as a DBA in a production environment.
• Strong expertise in:
• Advanced knowledge of:
• Performance tuning & query optimization
• Indexing strategies
• Backup & recovery
• High availability & replication
• Proficiency in PL/SQL, T-SQL, and Shell scripting.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS RDS, Azure SQL).
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and capable of working both independently and in a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate across different teams, cultures, and time zones.
• Delivery-focused with the ability to meet strict deadlines.