Database Administrator / Data Platform Consultant

Papigen; India; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm based in India is seeking an experienced Database Administrator / Data Platform Consultant. You will play a critical role in enhancing data platform performance, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across various database technologies. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in database administration and a strong understanding of ITIL processes. This position demands proficiency in cloud data tools like Databricks and high availability practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in database administration and operations.
• Strong hands-on experience in multiple database technologies.
• Proficiency in SQL development, including stored procedures and triggers.

Responsibilities

• Perform data operations and administration according to established procedures.
• Enhance platform performance through optimization and tuning.
• Provide 24/7 incident response support for production environments.

Skills

Database administration

SQL development

Performance tuning

Cloud data platforms

Disaster recovery

ITIL processes

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Dremio

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator / Data Platform Consultant to provide consulting on architecture and technical strategies, develop assessment and analysis methodologies, and standardize functional design for enterprise-grade data platforms. The consultant will ensure high availability, performance optimization, compliance, and operational excellence across multiple database technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of data operations and administration in line with established processes and guidelines.
• Install, configure, and maintain data platform instances/servers across required versions.
• Enhance platform performance through query optimization, configuration tuning, and process improvements.
• Maintain data integrity by implementing robust backup and recovery processes.
• Apply database changes in accordance with established change management procedures.
• Conduct regular capacity planning activities.
• Ensure adherence to ITIL processes and compliance with audit requirements.
• Perform database refresh and cloning as required by application teams.
• Support version upgrades and patching across all data platforms.
• Maintain operational documentation, technical diagrams, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Actively participate in infrastructure projects and technical upgrades.
• Provide database provisioning and technical support for application development projects.
• Execute backup and restore operations in coordination with storage/backup teams.
• Participate in security audits and ensure compliance with security policies and internal controls.
• Deliver 24/7 incident response support for production environments (shift coverage on weekdays, on-call during weekends/holidays).
• Provide regular and ad-hoc reporting, including KPI tracking.
• Perform periodic performance tuning and scalability assessments.
• Develop and optimize stored procedures, triggers, and SQL scripts to support operations.
• Provide infrastructure support across Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Dremio, Azure Data Factory (ADF), and Databricks.
• Support data engineering infrastructure needs leveraging Databricks, ADF, and Dremio.
• Collaborate in an onsite/offshore delivery model with distributed teams.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience in database administration (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Proven expertise in performance tuning, backup/recovery, upgrades, and patching.
• Knowledge of cloud data platforms and tools such as Databricks, Dremio, and Azure Data Factory.
• Solid understanding of capacity planning, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.
• Strong knowledge of ITIL processes, compliance frameworks, and audit readiness.
• Experience in database security, compliance, and incident management.
• Proficiency in SQL development, including stored procedures and triggers.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 support environment and coordinate across global teams.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in database administration and operations.
• Prior experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical environments.
• Experience with onsite/offshore support models.

Skills: database, sql, oracle, mongodb, itil, adf, dremio, dr, cloud, databricks, data platform

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting