Database Engineer

ESP Engineered; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Engineered, located in Ernakulam, Kerala, is looking for an experienced Database Engineer to design and manage robust database systems. The role requires deep expertise in database architecture, RDBMS, and NoSQL technologies. Responsibilities include developing scalable database solutions and ensuring performance optimization, backup, and security. The ideal candidate will work closely with development teams to improve data integrity and compliance, contributing to business-critical applications.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in database design and architecture.
• Expertise in RDBMS (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server).
• Hands-on experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.).
• Proficiency in SQL and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable database architectures.
• Define database standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Optimize database performance, availability, and reliability.
• Manage database security, backup, and recovery strategies.

Skills

Database design and architecture

RDBMS (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server)

NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra)

SQL and performance tuning

Data modelling and schema design

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Data security and compliance standards

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Database Engineer to design, implement, and manage robust, scalable, and secure database systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining database architecture, ensuring performance optimization, and supporting business-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable database architectures based on business requirements
• Define database standards, guidelines, and best practices
• Optimize database performance, availability, and reliability
• Manage database security, backup, and recovery strategies
• Work closely with development teams to design efficient data models
• Monitor and troubleshoot database issues and implement improvements
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and compliance with regulations
• Evaluate and recommend new database technologies and tools

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience in database design and architecture
• Expertise in RDBMS (such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL Server)
• Hands‑on experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.)
• Proficiency in SQL and performance tuning
• Experience with data modelling and schema design
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Familiarity with data security and compliance standards
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark)
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Certification in database technologies or cloud platforms
• Experience in high‑availability and distributed systems