Senior Database Engineer: HA/DR & Cloud Solutions

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

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.