Senior Database Administrator

We are hiring a Senior Database Administrator for one of our clients. The role is suited for a hands-on DBA who can independently manage and troubleshoot business-critical database environments.

Key Requirements

• Microsoft SQL Server – Mandatory
  
• PostgreSQL – Mandatory
  
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in production database administration
  
• Strong experience in SQL Server installation, configuration, patching and upgrades
  
• Strong knowledge of performance tuning and query optimization
  
• Experience with execution plans, DMVs, Query Store, wait statistics and troubleshooting
  
• Hands-on experience with backup, recovery and point-in-time restoration
  
• Experience with Always On Availability Groups, HA/DR, replication and failover
  
• Strong T-SQL and database scripting skills
  
• Experience with database monitoring, alerting and capacity management
  
• Exposure to PowerShell / dbatools and database automation is an advantage
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
  

Role Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases across production and non-production environments.
  
• Monitor database health, performance, availability and capacity.
  
• Troubleshoot complex issues including slow queries, blocking, deadlocks, replication and database failures.
  
• Own backup and recovery processes and regularly validate restore readiness.
  
• Support HA/DR environments, failover activities and disaster recovery exercises.
  
• Work closely with application, infrastructure and engineering teams to resolve database-related issues.
  
• Participate in production incidents, provide clear updates and prepare RCA/documentation.
  
• Follow database security, access control and change-management practices.
  

Good to Have

Experience with Azure SQL Managed Instance, AWS RDS, MySQL, PowerShell/dbatools, Database DevOps, CI/CD or regulated environments will be an added advantage.