Database Administrator / Database Engineer

About This Role

This role involves maintaining and monitoring database systems, both on-premise and in the cloud, to ensure high availability and performance. The position suits a database professional with experience in Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, and PostgreSQL, who can analyze and resolve database issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor on-premise and cloud database systems for availability and performance
• Manage Microsoft SQL Server / Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, and other related databases
• Analyze and resolve database issues such as performance, SQL Query, Lock, Connection, Storage, and Database Availability
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and provide recommendations for problem resolution to Application, Infrastructure, and related teams
• Manage database backup, restore, patch, upgrade, and maintenance
• Analyze and improve database performance, including SQL / Query Tuning
• Support High Availability, Disaster Recovery, and Capacity Planning
• Manage database security, users, roles, and permissions
• Provide consultation on Database Architecture and Database Services on Microsoft Azure
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal teams and vendors to resolve issues

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT, or a related field
• Approximately 3–5 years of experience in Database Administration / Database Engineering
• Experience managing databases in a production environment
• Experience with Microsoft Azure Database Services
• Knowledge or experience with PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server
• Knowledge of Database Monitoring, Backup & Recovery, Performance Tuning, High Availability, and Disaster Recovery
• Ability to systematically analyze problems and find root causes
• Good teamwork, coordination, and communication skills

Nice to have:

• Experience with Oracle Database / Oracle RAC will be given special consideration