Senior Database Administrator

CORSEARCH has more than 1700 employees serving thousands of clients worldwide and were growing and changing rapidly We are a fantastic company to work for xe2x80x94 with great benefits growth opportunities and a terrific internal culture xe2x80x94 and we truly believe that its people who make us thrive Every day we are transforming ourselves into a better partner for our customers and a better employer for our colleagues We are owned by one of the most well-respected private equity firms in the world Astorg and were proud to be one of their portfolio companies Ours is a worldwide operation with our global headquarters in London England We are a mission-led company driven by a passion for making the world better and safer for our brand customers and their consumers Its what we do And people come to Corsearch to be challenged developed supported and valued Whether theyre creating life-saving medicines or protecting revolutionary new technologies CORSEARCH gives customers the power to improve the future Behind the worlds best-known brands theres CORSEARCH xf0x9fx9ax80xe2x9cx85 The Team We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Database Administrator DBA with expertise in SQL Server AND Oracle The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing maintaining and optimizing our database environments ensuring high availability performance and security This role requires a very proactive individual with great communication skills who can work both independently and collaboratively with a strong focus on best practices automation and continuous improvement xe2x9cx85 What this job involves 1 Database Administration xc2xb7 Manage and maintain SQL Server mainly and Oracle databases SQL server 2022 2019 2014 2008R2 Oracle 18c Enterprise xc2xb7 Perform database installations configurations upgrades and patch management xc2xb7 Implement and enforce database security measures including user access controls and encryption xc2xb7 Develop and maintain database backup and recovery strategies ensuring data integrity and availability xc2xb7 Monitor database performance identify bottlenecks and implement optimizations to ensure optimal performance and scalability 2 Performance Tuning and Optimization xc2xb7 Conduct regular performance tuning and optimization of SQL queries indexing and database structures xc2xb7 Analyse and resolve complex database issues including deadlocks performance bottlenecks and replication conflicts xc2xb7 Utilize monitoring tools and scripts to proactively identify and address performance issues 3 Automation and Scripting xc2xb7 Develop and maintain scripts for database automation tasks including backups monitoring and maintenance xc2xb7 Automate routine database maintenance tasks and deployments to improve efficiency and reduce human error xc2xb7 Integrate all monitoring into chosen company centralised monitoring products for Incident Management providing relevant Standard Operating Procedures for resolution 4 High Availability and Disaster Recovery xc2xb7 Design and implement high availability HA and disaster recovery DR solutions for SQL Server and Oracle xc2xb7 Ensure robust recovery strategies are in place to minimize downtime and data loss 5 Collaboration and Support xc2xb7 Collaborate with application developers system administrators and other stakeholders to design deploy and maintain database solutions that meet business requirements xc2xb7 Provide technical guidance to other team members xc2xb7 Assist in capacity planning and provide recommendations for hardware and software upgrades 6 Documentation and Compliance xc2xb7 Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations procedures and best practices xc2xb7 Ensure compliance with industry standards e g CIS Benchmark Standards data privacy regulations and company policies related to data management and security xc2xb7 Participate in audits and provide required documentation and evidence for compliance purposes xe2x9cx85 What you need to have As an Individual As well as demonstrate the required skills first and foremost you must be a self-starter You will be expected to be proactive instead of reactive Leading instead of following Situationally driven as well as ticket focused Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field or certifications are a plus Minimum of 7 years of experience in database administration with a strong focus on SQL Server AND Oracle Proven experience with database performance tuning optimization and troubleshooting in large-scale environments In-depth knowledge of SQL PL SQL T-SQL and database design principles Hands-on experience with cloud database services such as AWS RDS Azure SQL Database and Google Cloud SQL are a plus Strong understanding of HA and DR solutions including clustering replication and backup recovery strategies Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell Python Bash or Perl for automation tasks Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment Desirable Skills Experience with NoSQL databases e g Cassandra DynamoDB data warehousing solutions e g Amazon Redshift Snowflake and Cloud databases e g AWS RDS would be advantageous Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for database automation and CI CD pipelines Knowledge of data privacy regulations e g GDPR and best practices for data governance xe2x9cx85 Reason to join us At CORSEARCH we make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realize your full potential in an entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment Our employees are our priority by which we provide a perfect work-life balance and a rewarding culture Annual National Holidays Birthday Holiday Mediclaim Pension Benefits Employee Assistance Program EAP Flexible Working Policy expecting to commute to the Mumbai office as when required Come join us apply now Corsearch is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued respected and supported We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race nationality religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation age disability or any other protected characteristic Together we are working proactively to build a workplace where everyone can belong and be at their best selves Together we make an Impact Trusted by over 5 000 customers worldwide Corsearch delivers AI-powered data deep analytics and professional services that support brands to market their assets drive growth and optimise brand presence against infringement Corsearch enables brand owners to discover monitor and control the use and misuse of their brands and associated products and services online and is the industry market leader Corsearch does this in an increasingly complex global digital environment with online brand protection solutions that cover everything from anti-counterfeiting to anti-piracy