Specialist – Database & Systems Engineering

Sonata Software; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,200,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonata Software is seeking a Specialist– Database & Systems Engineering to drive reliability, security, automation, and performance across on-premises and Azure environments. You will own business-critical infrastructure, ensuring high availability and platform modernization while collaborating with multiple teams.

You will administer Linux and database platforms, implement automation with Ansible, Bash, Python, and PowerShell, and work with Terraform or Bicep for IaC across on-prem,

Qualifications

• Strong Linux administration experience (RHEL/Ubuntu).
• Experience administering databases: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL.
• High Availability and Disaster Recovery planning.
• Backup and recovery strategy implementation.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise Linux environments (RHEL/Ubuntu).
• Manage database platforms including SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL.
• Perform installation, upgrades, migrations, patching, backup, recovery, lifecycle management.

Skills

Linux administration

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MySQL

High availability

Disaster recovery

Performance tuning

Capacity management

Security hardening

Automation scripting

Ansible

Bash

Python

PowerShell

Azure

Azure Monitor

Grafana

Terraform

Bicep

ITSM processes

Incident management

Root cause analysis

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

Grafana

Azure Monitor

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Specialist– Database & Systems Engineering to drive the reliability, security, automation, and performance of our enterprise Linux and database platforms across on-premises and Microsoft Azure environments.

In this role, you will take technical ownership of business-critical infrastructure, ensuring high availability, operational excellence, platform modernization, and cloud adoption. You will collaborate with Infrastructure, Application, Security, Architecture, and Service Management teams to deliver scalable and resilient technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise Linux environments (Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu).
• Manage database platforms including Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL.
• Perform installation, upgrades, migrations, patching, backup, recovery, and lifecycle management.
• Troubleshoot complex OS, database, storage, network, and application issues.
• Maintain platform standards, configuration baselines, and support procedures.

Reliability, Performance & Availability

• Monitor platform health, availability, capacity, and performance.
• Implement high-availability, disaster recovery, and resilience solutions.
• Conduct performance tuning and capacity planning activities.
• Build dashboards and alerts using tools such as Grafana, Azure Monitor, or similar observability platforms.

Automation & Infrastructure as Code

• Automate operational processes using Ansible, Bash, Python, and PowerShell.
• Create reusable automation for provisioning, configuration management, patching, compliance, and recovery validation.
• Leverage Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Bicep.
• Drive standardization and eliminate operational inefficiencies through automation.
• Support Linux and database workloads across on-premises, virtualized, and Azure cloud environments.
• Contribute to cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
• Work with Azure technologies including Virtual Machines, Azure Arc, and Managed Database Services.
• Partner with architecture teams to establish and improve cloud operational standards.

Security & Compliance

• Implement security hardening, access controls, encryption, vulnerability remediation, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain OS and database patching strategies and lifecycle management.
• Support audits and regulatory compliance activities.

Incident & Operational Management

• Participate in incident response, problem management, and root cause analysis.
• Plan and execute changes following ITIL best practices.
• Ensure operational readiness for new services, including monitoring, backups, documentation, and support ownership.
• Participate in on-call support and scheduled maintenance activities when required.

Required Skills & Experience

Must-Have Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in Linux Administration (RHEL and/or Ubuntu).
• Experience administering one or more databases: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL.
• High Availability & Disaster Recovery
• Backup & Recovery
• Performance Tuning
• Capacity Management
• Security Hardening
• Strong scripting and automation skills using Ansible, Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Experience supporting Microsoft Azure or other public cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of IT Service Management processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Configuration Management).
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep).
• Grafana and enterprise observability platforms.
• Hybrid cloud infrastructure operations.
• Experience in global enterprise environments.

What We're Looking For

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Passion for automation, platform engineering, and operational excellence.
• Ability to remain composed during critical incidents and service disruptions.
• Continuous learning mindset with focus on modern infrastructure and cloud technologies.