Senior Database Administrator (DBA)

Key Responsibilities: Design, install, configure, and maintain database systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL). Monitor database performance and tune complex queries for optimal performance. Manage database backup, recovery, high availability (HA), and disaster recovery (DR) strategies. Implement security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with data governance policies. Perform database upgrades, patching, and migration activities. Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to support application deployment and database changes. Troubleshoot database-related issues and provide 24/7 support as needed. Create and maintain documentation, standards, and procedures. Automate routine tasks using scripts or tools (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python). Mentor junior DBAs and support database-related aspects of software development lifecycle (SDLC). Required Skills: 8 to 10 years of experience in a DBA role with enterprise-level databases. Expertise in at least one major RDBMS (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL). Strong knowledge of SQL, T-SQL/PL-SQL, indexing, and query optimization. Experience with database monitoring and performance tuning tools. Proven experience with backup and recovery strategies and tools. Knowledge of cloud database platforms (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL). Familiarity with replication, clustering, and HA/DR configurations. Strong scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell, Shell, Python).