PostgreSQL, My SQL Database Admin - Bangalore

Tech Mahindra; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mahindra is seeking an experienced DBA to manage PostgreSQL and MySQL databases on Kubernetes. The role covers deployment, administration, performance tuning, monitoring, backups, HA, and automation across production, test, and development environments.

The ideal candidate has 7–15 years of DBA experience, strong Linux skills, and hands-on Kubernetes knowledge, with the ability to work in a hybrid setup and provide on‑call support as needed.

Qualifications

• 7–15 years of experience as a DBA or database administrator.
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL in production environments.
• Experience deploying and managing databases on Kubernetes.
• Solid knowledge of backup/recovery, replication, and HA strategies.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and support PostgreSQL and MySQL in production/test/dev environments.
• Deploy and manage databases on Kubernetes clusters.
• Implement monitoring/alerting with Prometheus and Grafana; configure exporters.
• Perform performance tuning, capacity planning, and query optimization.
• Develop automation scripts and runbooks; collaborate with DevOps and app teams.

Skills

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Kubernetes

Linux

Shell scripting

Python scripting

Tools

Prometheus

Grafana

PostgreSQL Exporter

MySQL Exporter

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Work location: Bangalore
Exp : 7-15 Yrs
Work mode: Hybrid
No. of positions: 1
Skills : PostgreSQL, MySQL, Linux, Kubernetes.
Shift : Start time 6:30 AM IST (must be flexible, and should provide support as per project)
Notice period: Within 30 Days/Immediate only

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced DBA to manage and support PostgreSQL and MySQL databases running on a Kubernetes platform. This is a hands‑on role where the candidate will be responsible for the complete database ecosystem, including deployment, administration, performance tuning, monitoring, backup/recovery, high availability, and automation.

There are no managed database services, so the DBA will be expected to build and maintain all operational capabilities using primarily open‑source tools.

• Administer, monitor, and support PostgreSQL and MySQL databases in production/test and dev environments.
• Deploy and manage databases on Kubernetes environments.
• Design and implement database monitoring and alerting using tools such as:
  • Prometheus
  • Grafana
  • PostgreSQL Exporter
  • MySQL Exporter
• Perform database performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning.
• Implement backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Configure and maintain database replication and high availability solutions.
• Troubleshoot database, infrastructure, and application performance issues.
• Develop automation scripts and operational runbooks.
• Collaborate with application, DevOps, and platform teams to ensure database reliability and performance.
• Establish database best practices, standards, and documentation.

Required Skills

• Strong experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL administration.
• Hands‑on experience managing databases on Kubernetes.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Backup and recovery
  • Replication and HA
  • Performance tuning
  • Database security
• Experience with Linux system administration.
• Experience implementing monitoring and observability platforms using Prometheus and Grafana.
• Scripting experience in Shell and/or Python.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.