Database Specialist

The Database Administrator will be responsible for ensuring the high availability, performance, and security of our core databases that power platforms like AMRIT. The role involves managing day-to-day operations, deployments, and data-driven decision-making.

This is a key position in our organization that requires strong technical skills and a deep understanding of database systems, particularly relational databases such as MySQL, SQL Server, and Oracle.

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain relational database systems both on-premises and on cloud (AWS RDS, Aurora, Azure SQL, GCP Cloud SQL)
• Monitor database performance and tune queries, indexes, and configurations to ensure optimal response times using tools like CloudWatch, Performance Insights, Grafana, or pgAdmin
• Ensure data security, integrity, backup, and recovery processes are in place and regularly tested using both traditional and cloud-native approaches (snapshots, automated backups, cross-region replication)
• Automate routine database maintenance and deployment tasks using CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, or AWS-native services
• Support deployments by reviewing database scripts, migrations, and data patches for both on-prem and cloud environments
• Troubleshoot database-related issues in production and non-production environments, including performance bottlenecks, connectivity issues, and cloud integration errors
• Collaborate with developers to design efficient database schemas, optimize queries, and implement best practices for scalable cloud-based applications
• Implement and monitor disaster recovery and high-availability strategies such as clustering, replication, multi-AZ, and failover setups in cloud platforms
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations, processes, and cloud runbooks
• Assist in building data governance frameworks and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards
• Support reporting and analytics teams with optimized queries and data pipelines from cloud databases

We're looking for someone with a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, along with hands-on experience with MySQL, and expertise in database monitoring and observability tools. A deep understanding of query optimization, indexing strategies, and performance tuning in high-transaction environments is also required.

Desirable qualifications include prior exposure to healthcare or health-tech systems, knowledge of data governance, compliance standards, and healthcare data privacy regulations, as well as familiarity with Linux environments, shell scripting, and automation tools.

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A dynamic and supportive work environment

We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.