Database Administrator

Location : Mumbai

Experience : 6 - 9 Years

Notice Period : Immediate to 15 Days

About the Role :

As a Senior Big Data DBA at NCG (NetConnect Global), you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the performance, stability, and scalability of mission-critical database systems. You will support large-scale Postgres and Greenplum environments, drive automation initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data infrastructure. This role provides opportunities for professional growth through exposure to cutting-edge big data technologies, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices, while also allowing you to mentor junior DBAs and influence best practices.

Key Responsibilities :

- Provide day-to-day support for distributed and mission-critical database environments, ensuring high availability and reliability.

- Maintain and optimize Postgres and Greenplum databases, including installation, configuration, upgrades, and performance tuning.

- Support HADR (High Availability Disaster Recovery), replication clusters, backup/restore strategies, and disaster recovery testing.

- Contribute to the automation of routine DBA tasks (using Ansible, Python, Shell, or Perl) and establish operational best practices.

- Partner with DevOps and SRE teams to modernize database environments through CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.

- Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues, performing root cause analysis across application, network, database, and infrastructure layers.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, cloud, analytics) to implement scalable data solutions.

- Provide guidance and training to L1/L2 database support teams globally.

- Participate in on-call rotation for weekend and after-hours production support as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Masters preferred).

- 69 years of experience as a Database Administrator, with a strong focus on big data technologies.

Proven expertise with :

- Greenplum Database (v5, v6, or higher)

- Postgres (v12 or higher)

- Proficiency in database administration (installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, troubleshooting).

- Strong experience in performance tuning, replication, and high availability in Postgres/Greenplum environments.

- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Snowflake preferred).

- Strong scripting skills in Unix/Linux environments (Ansible, Shell, Perl, or Python).

- Solid understanding of backup/recovery, disaster recovery, and capacity planning.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with technical and non-technical teams.

Why Join NCG ?

Since 1997, NCG (NetConnect Global) has been helping enterprises reimagine business models and operations through digital transformation, engineering, and professional services. With expertise across Cloud, Cybersecurity, AI/ML, and Advanced Data Analytics, NCG partners with global enterprises to deliver cutting-edge, future-ready solutions.

We are Great Place to Work Certified, backed by 2,000+ full-time employees and a global alumni network of 22,000 professionals.

Benefits at NCG :

- Family First: 6 months fully paid maternity leave, 5 days paid paternity leave.

- Health & Wellness: Day-one medical coverage for employee + family (spouse, children, parents).

- Financial Security: Accident insurance (2x salary), gratuity, ESIC benefits, workmens compensation.

- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential support for personal and professional well-being.

- Career Growth: Opportunities to work on next-gen big data, cloud, and DevOps projects with leading global enterprises. (ref:hirist.tech)

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