Database Administrator

NXT LABS; Pakistan; Remote; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Pakistan is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to manage and optimize their database systems. The role includes responsibilities such as configuring MySQL and PostgreSQL, implementing disaster recovery solutions, and managing cloud databases on platforms like AWS and Azure. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong skills in database performance tuning. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in database administration.
• Strong expertise in MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Hands-on experience with HA/DR implementation, replication, and clustered environments.
• Experience managing cloud-based databases on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Proficiency in SQL, performance tuning, and query optimization.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain various database systems.
• Implement High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions.
• Manage cloud-hosted databases on AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud.
• Perform database backup and recovery, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Optimize database performance through query tuning and indexing.

Skills

Database administration

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Oracle

Microsoft SQL Server

SQL performance tuning

Cloud database management

Linux systems

Shell scripting

Analytical mindset

Tools

AWS RDS

Azure SQL

Oracle Cloud

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and MongoDB databases across development, staging, and production environments.
• Implement High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions using technologies such as MySQL InnoDB Cluster, Group Replication, Oracle Data Guard, PostgreSQL Patroni or EFM, and SQL Server Always On.
• Manage and support cloud-hosted databases on platforms such as AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, Oracle Cloud Database, or Google Cloud SQL.
• Perform database backup and recovery, ensuring zero data loss and minimal downtime (RPO/RTO objectives).
• Optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing strategies, memory optimization, and workload balancing.
• Manage transactional and analytical workloads (OLTP and OLAP) efficiently across distributed and hybrid environments.
• Participate in database migrations and data unification projects (e.g., MSSQL → MySQL, MariaDB → MySQL).
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to design robust database architectures that meet business performance goals.
• Implement monitoring and alerting systems for proactive database health management.
• Ensure security, auditing, and compliance across all database platforms.
• Create technical documentation, SOPs, and architecture diagrams for database deployments.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in database administration.
• Strong expertise in MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Hands‑on experience with HA/DR implementation, replication, and clustered environments.
• Experience managing cloud‑based databases (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Oracle Cloud, GCP SQL).
• Proficiency in SQL, performance tuning, and query optimization.
• Experience with Linux systems (Red Hat, Oracle Linux, CentOS, SUSE) and Windows Server for SQL Server environments.
• Familiarity with shell scripting, automation, and monitoring tools.
• Understanding of data modeling, partitioning, and storage optimization.
• Experience in data warehouse management and real‑time replication (e.g., Oracle GoldenGate, SQL Server Replication).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in Oracle (OCP / Autonomous Database) and MySQL administration.
• Experience working with cloud database services (AWS, Azure, or Oracle Cloud).

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical mindset.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage priorities in fast‑paced production environments.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and proactive in issue resolution.