MariaDB Database Administrator | Jobs In India

DigitalXNode; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

DigitalXnode in India is seeking a skilled MariaDB Database Administrator to manage MariaDB databases, optimise performance, and ensure backups and security. The role supports client infrastructure needs with flexibility for full-time, part-time, or contractual engagement.

Hands-on database experience, strong SQL skills, and knowledge of PostgreSQL/MongoDB are valued. Remote work is offered across India with potential collaboration with developers and system admins.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of relevant experience in database administration.
• Hands-on MariaDB administration and performance tuning.
• Backups, restore and recovery procedures.
• Database security with user access control and permissions.
• SQL optimisation and query troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL and MongoDB is a plus.
• Experience in Linux/server environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain MariaDB databases for performance and reliability.
• Monitor performance and identify optimisation opportunities.
• Perform routine backups, restores and recovery procedures.
• Maintain database security including user roles and permissions.
• Assist with deployments, patching, upgrades and config changes.
• Optimise SQL queries and resolve performance issues.
• Troubleshoot database problems and provide timely resolutions.
• Support backup and disaster recovery processes.
• Maintain documentation for configurations and operations.
• Collaborate with developers, repository maintainers and sysadmins.
• Support basic CRUD operations and work with triggers/procedures.

Skills

MariaDB

SQL

Backups & recovery

Database security

Performance tuning

Linux

Documentation

NoSQL exposure

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Linux

Job description

At DigitalXnode, we help businesses across various industries find the right talent to meet their technology and operational needs. Whether it’s full-time hiring or staff augmentation, we connect clients with professionals who bring the specific expertise their projects require. Our goal is to bridge the gap between great talent and great opportunities throughout India, US, UK, Australia and other countries.

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled MariaDB Database Administrator to support our client’s database management and infrastructure requirements in India. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with MariaDB administration, database performance, backups and recovery, security and troubleshooting. Knowledge of PostgreSQL and MongoDB will be an added advantage.

This is a remote opportunity. We offer flexible engagement options — full-time, part-time, or contractual — tailored to the specific needs of each project.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain MariaDB databases to ensure performance, availability and reliability.
• Monitor database performance and identify opportunities for optimisation.
• Perform routine backups, restores and recovery procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining database security, including control over user access, roles, and permission levels.
• Assist with database deployments, patching, upgrades and configuration changes.
• Optimise SQL queries and investigate database performance issues.
• Troubleshoot database-related problems and provide timely resolutions.
• Support backup and disaster recovery processes.
• Maintain documentation for database configurations and operations.
• Collaborate with developers, repository maintainers and system administrators to improve database workflows.
• Support basic CRUD operations as required.
• Work with triggers and stored procedures where applicable.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong working knowledge of MariaDB as the primary skill.
• Hands-on experience with database administration and routine operations.
• Understanding of database performance, reliability and availability.
• Experience managing backups, restores and recovery procedures.
• Knowledge of database security, user management, roles and permissions.
• Good understanding of SQL and query optimisation.
• Knowledge of CRUD operations.
• Working knowledge of triggers and stored procedures.
• Experience supporting deployments, patching and upgrades.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.

Additional / Preferred Technical Skills

• Knowledge of PostgreSQL will be an advantage.
• Exposure to MongoDB or other NoSQL databases will be a plus.
• Understanding of sharding concepts for NoSQL databases will be beneficial.
• Knowledge of MySQL database administration may be relevant.
• Experience working in Linux or server-based environments will be an advantage.

Required Skills

• Good analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Able to take initiative individually while also contributing effectively within a team.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.
• Capturing all detail and foresee and follow operational procedures.
• Ability to document technical configurations clearly.

Managerial Experience

Not Mandatory.

Operational Experience

• Experience supporting day-to-day database operations.
• Experience with backup, restore and recovery activities.
• Experience coordinating with development teams and system administrators.
• Ability to support database deployment, maintenance and upgrade activities.
• Experience troubleshooting production or operational database issues.

Qualifications

• Applicants from any academic background will be considered, provided they have relevant, hands-on database administration experience.
• A background in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a similar discipline is preferred but not mandatory.
• Required hands-on practical experience and technical capability.

Certifications

Relevant certifications in MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, database administration or cloud technologies may be an advantage but are not mandatory.

AI Experience

Not Mandatory. Some client projects may benefit from familiarity with AI-assisted tools used for database analysis, optimizing queries, documentation, or troubleshooting.

Experience

3–4 years of relevant experience in database administration, with strong hands-on knowledge of MariaDB.

Technology

Mongodb PostgreSQL MariaDB Database Administration Database Management Database Performance Query Optimisation NoSQL Databases

Job Type

Full Time / Part Time / Contractual

Job Location

Bangalore Chennai Delhi Gurgaon Noida Pune Indore Ahmedabad Mumbai

Work Mode

Remote

Experience

3 to 4 Years

Work Shift

India

Salary

Competitive

Sector

Technology

Segment

Database Administration Database Infrastructure

Team Handled

No

Posting Date

04/09/2026

Expiry Date

04/10/2026