Database Administrator

1 week ago

Cochin, Kerala, India Art Technology and Software Full time ₹ 16,00,000 - ₹ 64,25,200 per year

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Database Administrator (DBA) with expertise in MySQL 8+ and PostgreSQL. The DBA will be responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and performance optimization of large-scale database systems. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in high-availability environments, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and database security best practices.

Key Responsibilities

· Design, install, configure, and maintain MySQL 8+ and PostgreSQL database systems across development, staging, and production environments.

· Architect and implement high availability, clustering, replication, and disaster recovery solutions.

· Monitor database performance, proactively identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning and optimization strategies (indexes, queries, caching).

· Ensure data security, integrity, and compliance by implementing database access controls, encryption, and backup strategies.

· Troubleshoot complex database issues, conduct root cause analysis, and provide permanent resolutions.

· Collaborate with application and DevOps teams to optimize database schemas, queries, and stored procedures.

· Implement and maintain monitoring and alerting systems for database health and performance.

· Manage scaling strategies to support large-scale, high-volume applications.

· Document standards, procedures, and guidelines for database management and disaster recovery.

· Stay updated with the latest database features, tools, and industry best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

· 8+ years of professional experience as a Database Administrator (DBA) in large-scale environments.

· Strong expertise in MySQL 8+ and PostgreSQL administration.

· Hands-on experience with replication and clustering (e.g., MySQL Group Replication, Patroni, pgPool, etc.).

· Proficiency in performance tuning (query optimization, indexing strategies, partitioning).

· Experience with backup & recovery tools (Percona XtraBackup, pgBackRest, WAL archiving).

· Knowledge of high availability & disaster recovery (HAProxy, Failover strategies).

· Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis, etc.) is a plus.

· Experience with cloud-based DB services (AWS RDS, Aurora, GCP Cloud SQL, Azure Database for PostgreSQL/MySQL).

· Proven capacity planning, scaling strategies, and experience with large-volume transaction systems.

· Strong understanding of database security best practices (encryption, auditing, role-based access).

· Proficiency in Linux system administration related to database hosting.

· Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, or similar) for automation.

· Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Preferred Qualifications

· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

· Certifications in MySQL, PostgreSQL, or cloud database technologies.

· Exposure to Data Warehousing, BI, or Big Data platforms.

· Knowledge of monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Percona Monitoring and Management (PMM), or Zabbix.

Soft Skills

· Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

· Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

· Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

· Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Job Type: Contractual / Temporary

Contract length: 6 months

Pay: ₹16, ₹64,252.67 per month

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