senior database administrator

Stitch

Job Title: Senior Database Administrator (PostgreSQL / CloudSQL / ClickHouse / Kubernetes)Location: KSAExperience Level: 8+ yearsDepartment: Engineering / Infrastructure OperationsReports To: Head of Infrastructure / DevOps ManagerPosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to own and optimize the performance, security, and scalability of our data platforms across PostgreSQL, Cloud SQL, and ClickHouse environments. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise in replication, encryption, query optimization, automation, and cloud-native database management &mdash; working closely with Engineering and Operations teams to ensure seamless database performance, secure data handling, and efficient production migrations.This role is critical in designing and maintaining high-performing, resilient database ecosystems that power our fintech and data-driven products.Key ResponsibilitiesDatabase Administration &amp; Optimization<ul><li>Manage and optimize PostgreSQL / CloudSQL / ClickHouse databases in production, staging, and analytics environments.</li><li>Design and implement replication, high availability, and clustering (Patroni, pgPool-II, HAProxy, etc.).</li><li>Conduct query insights and performance tuning using tools like pg_stat_statements, EXPLAIN/ANALYZE, and Query Insights (CloudSQL).</li><li>Fine-tune queries, indexing, and schema design for both transactional (OLTP) and analytical (OLAP) workloads.</li><li>Collaborate with development teams to optimize database performance from a product and application perspective.</li></ul>Database Security &amp; Encryption<ul><li>Implement and manage database encryption at rest and in transit (TDE, SSL/TLS).</li><li>Administer key management and rotation policies integrated with HSMs or KMS solutions (Google KMS / AWS KMS).</li><li>Enforce role-based access control (RBAC), data masking, and auditing to meet compliance requirements.</li><li>Ensure databases comply with PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and organizational security standards.</li></ul>Data Migration &amp; Operations<ul><li>Lead client data migrations from staging to production environments, ensuring integrity and zero downtime.</li><li>Design and execute ETL pipelines, validation scripts, and rollback procedures.</li><li>Automate data onboarding workflows and integrate migrations into CI/CD pipelines.</li><li>Work with Ops and Engineering teams to align database operations with product release cycles.</li></ul>Automation &amp; Cloud-Native Operations<ul><li>Automate provisioning, scaling, and maintenance via Terraform, Ansible, or Python.</li><li>Deploy and manage databases within Kubernetes using StatefulSets, Helm charts, or Operators.</li><li>Integrate monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudSQL Insights, pgBadger, Datadog) for query-level insights and anomaly detection.</li><li>Optimize resource usage and cost efficiency across multi-cloud database environments.</li></ul>Collaboration &amp; Architecture<ul><li>Partner with Engineering to define data models, indexing strategies, and optimal query structures.</li><li>Collaborate with Operations to achieve SLA targets for uptime, latency, and throughput.</li><li>Participate in capacity planning, architecture reviews, and database scaling strategies.</li></ul>Required Skills &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.</li><li>8+ years of hands-on experience managing PostgreSQL / CloudSQL in production environments.</li><li>Strong experience with ClickHouse or similar analytical databases (e.g., BigQuery, Redshift).</li><li>Expertise in database encryption, key management, and security compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, ISO 27001).</li><li>Proficiency in query tuning, performance insights, and database observability tools.</li><li>Solid knowledge of replication, high availability, backups, and disaster recovery.</li><li>Experience with Kubernetes, containerized databases, and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Python).</li><li>Excellent collaboration, documentation, and troubleshooting skills.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Experience with GCP CloudSQL, AWS RDS, or Azure Database for PostgreSQL.</li><li>Familiarity with data pipelines (Airflow, dbt, Kafka) and ETL workflows.</li><li>Certifications: PostgreSQL Certified DBA, CKA/CKAD (Kubernetes), or Cloud Professional (GCP/AWS/Azure).</li><li>Strong understanding of database observability and query analytics tools (CloudSQL Insights, pgBadger, pganalyze).</li></ul>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)<ul><li>Database uptime and SLA compliance</li><li>Query performance improvements and latency reduction</li><li>Successful client data migrations and zero-error cutovers</li><li>Encryption and security audit compliance</li><li>Automation coverage and reduction in manual tasks</li></ul>Job Type: Full-time

Senior Database Administrator

Job Title: Senior Database Administrator (PostgreSQL / CloudSQL / ClickHouse / Kubernetes)Location: ChennaiExperience Level: 8+ yearsDepartment: Engineering / Infrastructure OperationsReports To: Head of Infrastructure / DevOps ManagerPosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to own and optimize the performance, security, and scalability of our data platforms across PostgreSQL, Cloud SQL, and ClickHouse environments. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise in replication, encryption, query optimization, automation, and cloud-native database management &mdash; working closely with Engineering and Operations teams to ensure seamless database performance, secure data handling, and efficient production migrations.This role is critical in designing and maintaining high-performing, resilient database ecosystems that power our fintech and data-driven products.Key ResponsibilitiesDatabase Administration &amp; Optimization<ul><li>Manage and optimize PostgreSQL / CloudSQL / ClickHouse databases in production, staging, and analytics environments.</li><li>Design and implement replication, high availability, and clustering (Patroni, pgPool-II, HAProxy, etc.).</li><li>Conduct query insights and performance tuning using tools like pg_stat_statements, EXPLAIN/ANALYZE, and Query Insights (CloudSQL).</li><li>Fine-tune queries, indexing, and schema design for both transactional (OLTP) and analytical (OLAP) workloads.</li><li>Collaborate with development teams to optimize database performance from a product and application perspective.</li></ul>Database Security &amp; Encryption<ul><li>Implement and manage database encryption at rest and in transit (TDE, SSL/TLS).</li><li>Administer key management and rotation policies integrated with HSMs or KMS solutions (Google KMS / AWS KMS).</li><li>Enforce role-based access control (RBAC), data masking, and auditing to meet compliance requirements.</li><li>Ensure databases comply with PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and organizational security standards.</li></ul>Data Migration &amp; Operations<ul><li>Lead client data migrations from staging to production environments, ensuring integrity and zero downtime.</li><li>Design and execute ETL pipelines, validation scripts, and rollback procedures.</li><li>Automate data onboarding workflows and integrate migrations into CI/CD pipelines.</li><li>Work with Ops and Engineering teams to align database operations with product release cycles.</li></ul>Automation &amp; Cloud-Native Operations<ul><li>Automate provisioning, scaling, and maintenance via Terraform, Ansible, or Python.</li><li>Deploy and manage databases within Kubernetes using StatefulSets, Helm charts, or Operators.</li><li>Integrate monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudSQL Insights, pgBadger, Datadog) for query-level insights and anomaly detection.</li><li>Optimize resource usage and cost efficiency across multi-cloud database environments.</li></ul>Collaboration &amp; Architecture<ul><li>Partner with Engineering to define data models, indexing strategies, and optimal query structures.</li><li>Collaborate with Operations to achieve SLA targets for uptime, latency, and throughput.</li><li>Participate in capacity planning, architecture reviews, and database scaling strategies.</li></ul>Required Skills &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.</li><li>8+ years of hands-on experience managing PostgreSQL / CloudSQL in production environments.</li><li>Strong experience with ClickHouse or similar analytical databases (e.g., BigQuery, Redshift).</li><li>Expertise in database encryption, key management, and security compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, ISO 27001).</li><li>Proficiency in query tuning, performance insights, and database observability tools.</li><li>Solid knowledge of replication, high availability, backups, and disaster recovery.</li><li>Experience with Kubernetes, containerized databases, and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Python).</li><li>Excellent collaboration, documentation, and troubleshooting skills.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Experience with GCP CloudSQL, AWS RDS, or Azure Database for PostgreSQL.</li><li>Familiarity with data pipelines (Airflow, dbt, Kafka) and ETL workflows.</li><li>Certifications: PostgreSQL Certified DBA, CKA/CKAD (Kubernetes), or Cloud Professional (GCP/AWS/Azure).</li><li>Strong understanding of database observability and query analytics tools (CloudSQL Insights, pgBadger, pganalyze).</li></ul>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)<ul><li>Database uptime and SLA compliance</li><li>Query performance improvements and latency reduction</li><li>Successful client data migrations and zero-error cutovers</li><li>Encryption and security audit compliance</li><li>Automation coverage and reduction in manual tasks</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: ₹451,383.90 - ₹1,625,123.31 per yearWork Location: In person

Empower

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Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.</div><div>
The Senior Database Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and supporting both production and development database environments. This role ensures high availability, minimal downtime, and optimal performance across mission-critical data systems. You will collaborate closely with software engineers to evolve data models, support application development, and enable advanced analytics. 
The primary focus is on MySQL databases running on AWS Aurora, with additional responsibilities for DynamoDB, Redis, and Redshift.</div><div></div><div>
What you will do:</div><ul><li>
Architect, maintain, and optimize MySQL databases supporting 24&times;7 production workloads.</li><li>
Ensure minimal downtime and high performance through proactive tuning, monitoring, and capacity planning.</li><li>
Execute maintenance, security releases, patches, and database upgrades.</li><li>
Lead troubleshooting efforts for production database issues, including on-call support.</li><li>
Partner with developers to define and evolve data models, schema changes, and deployment workflows.</li><li>
Administer DynamoDB, Redis, and Redshift environments as part of the broader data ecosystem.</li><li>
Implement and maintain high-availability and disaster-recovery frameworks, leveraging replication and cloud-native solutions.</li><li>
Manage schema versioning and lifecycle from development through production releases.</li><li>
Establish database security standards, backup strategies, retention policies, and auditing controls.</li><li>
Design and deploy database management and monitoring tools to drive operational excellence.</li><li>
Support scalability initiatives, including sharding and cloud-based horizontal expansion.</li><li>
Utilize AWS services including CloudWatch, S3, Route 53, CloudFormation, and monitoring platforms (Datadog, AppDynamics).</li><li>
Contribute within an agile development environment, demonstrating autonomy, ownership, and strong communication across teams.</li></ul><div></div><div>
What you will bring:</div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science or equivalent field.</li><li>
6+ years of MySQL production DBA experience (design, implementation, backup/recovery, monitoring, performance tuning).</li><li>
Proven 24&times;7 production support experience with strong troubleshooting skills.</li><li>
5+ years running systems in AWS cloud environments.</li><li>
5+ years managing databases on AWS managed services (Aurora MySQL, RDS, Redshift, EC2-hosted MySQL).</li><li>
Hands-on experience with database monitoring and performance tools (CloudWatch, Datadog, AppDynamics).</li><li>
Expertise in high-availability architectures and replication methodologies.</li><li>
Experience executing live schema changes with minimal downtime.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to implement database management tooling across large-scale environments.</li><li>
Familiarity with AWS ecosystem services such as S3, Route 53, and CloudFormation.</li><li>
Experience with version control systems (Git/GitHub).</li><li>
Strong understanding of full database schema lifecycle management.</li><li>
Experience with database security, backup strategies, and retention policies.</li><li>
Proven experience scaling databases vertically and horizontally (including key-based sharding).</li><li>
Experience managing NoSQL systems (DynamoDB, Redis, or equivalent).</li><li>
Solid proficiency with Linux/Unix OS-level performance tuning.</li></ul><div> 
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, as per terms and conditions of your employment contract.</div><div>
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.</div></div>

AppInSnap

Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) with 6+ years of hands-on expertise in managing, optimizing, and securing enterprise-level databases. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Azure cloud databases, high availability, disaster recovery, and performance tuning in 24&times;7 production environments. The role involves close collaboration with development, BI, and infrastructure teams to ensure scalable and reliable database solutions.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage and maintain SQL Server databases in production environments (24&times;7 support).</li><li>Design, implement, and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies, including point-in-time recovery.</li><li>Configure and manage High Availability &amp; Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) solutions such as:</li><li>SQL Server Always On Availability Groups</li><li>Database Mirroring</li><li>Transactional Replication</li><li>Plan and execute SQL Server upgrades and migrations (SQL 2005 &rarr; 2019).</li><li>Migrate on-premises databases to Microsoft Azure SQL.</li><li>Perform database performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization.</li><li>Review and optimize T-SQL code, stored procedures, and queries.</li><li>Coordinate database and application changes with developers and QA teams.</li><li>Manage and test DR environments to ensure business continuity.</li><li>Configure and manage cloud-based databases for scalability and remote access.</li><li>Write automation and maintenance scripts using PowerShell.</li><li>Support data warehouse environments and upgrades.</li><li>Provide strategic guidance on database scalability and architecture.</li></ul>Required Skills &amp; Technical Expertise<ul><li>6+ years of experience as a Database Administrator.</li><li>Strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server (2005, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019).</li><li>Hands-on experience with:</li><li>Always On Availability Groups</li><li>Database Mirroring</li><li>Transactional Replication</li><li>Backup &amp; Recovery strategies</li><li>Strong T-SQL and Stored Procedures expertise.</li><li>Experience with SQL Server performance tuning and troubleshooting.</li><li>Experience migrating databases to Microsoft Azure.</li><li>Knowledge of Azure Data Services and Data Lake.</li><li>Experience working in Windows Cluster environments.</li><li>Familiarity with Elastic Search integration.</li><li>Ability to work in high-availability, mission-critical environments.</li></ul>Education<ul><li>Bachelor </li></ul>Soft Skills<ul><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.</li><li>Ability to work with global clients and cross-functional teams.</li><li>Proactive, detail-oriented, and performance-focused mindset.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeWork Location: In person

Senior Database Administrator (DBA)

HR Ways

About the company we're hiring for Currently:Our client company is reknowned healthcare sector in Pakistan.Company Strength: 50+ ﻿Top Notch GuyJob SummaryThe Manager &ndash; Database &amp; Systems is responsible for leading database and systems teams, ensuring high availability, security, performance, and scalability of IT infrastructure. The role involves strategic planning, technical leadership, procurement coordination, policy implementation, and continuous improvement of systems and database operations in alignment with organizational goals.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership &amp; Team Management<ul><li>Manage and provide technical guidance to teams of Database Administrators, Systems Engineers, Programmer Analysts, and Trainees.</li><li>Lead and support Continuing Professional Education (CPE) initiatives for the team.</li><li>Supervise team performance, conduct evaluations, and ensure continuous skill development.</li><li>Handle manpower planning, recruitment, and resource allocation.</li></ul>Systems &amp; Infrastructure Management<ul><li>Analyze access, information, and security requirements and design robust system infrastructure.</li><li>Plan and execute the selection, installation, configuration, testing, and maintenance of server hardware, software, and operating systems.</li><li>Monitor system performance, conduct analysis, and perform performance tuning to ensure optimal operations.</li><li>Design and execute system load and stress testing; escalate application issues to development teams or vendors as required.</li><li>Ensure system availability in accordance with defined service standards.</li></ul>Database Management<ul><li>Oversee database design, sizing, maintenance, recovery, and security.</li><li>Work closely with software development teams to support database design for new applications and enhancements.</li><li>Enforce standards for database and system design, maintenance, and documentation.</li></ul>Security, Backup &amp; Compliance<ul><li>Ensure secure system access, continuous monitoring, and reliable backup and recovery processes.</li><li>Develop, implement, and continuously improve Quality Indicators (QI), Policies, and Procedures (P&amp;P).</li><li>Ensure effective implementation and compliance with organizational IT policies and procedures.</li></ul>Procurement &amp; Vendor Management<ul><li>Coordinate procurement activities, including technical evaluation and assessment for new IT equipment.</li><li>Communicate with vendors regarding customer support, product evaluations, licensing, and service issues.</li></ul>Planning &amp; Reporting<ul><li>Prepare short-term and long-term projections of IT resource requirements based on usage trends and IT strategy.</li><li>Report regularly on project progress, outcomes, and resource utilization to management.</li></ul>Continuous Improvement &amp; Innovation<ul><li>Stay updated with the latest technological developments in databases, systems, and storage.</li><li>Provide technical leadership and guidance to drive innovation and operational excellence.</li></ul>Job SpecificationsAcademic Qualification<ul><li>Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from a recognized institution.</li></ul>Professional Qualification<ul><li>Relevant professional certifications in Database Administration, Systems, or Infrastructure (preferred).</li></ul>Work Experience<ul><li>Minimum of 05 years of proven experience in database, systems, and storage management.</li><li>Strong hands-on experience with Oracle and MS SQL Server RDBMS.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of database security, backup, and recovery mechanisms.</li><li>Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul>Additional Responsibilities<ul><li>Perform any additional tasks assigned that align with the role and organizational objectives.</li></ul>﻿﻿Other Details:Experience: 5 + years ﻿Salary: Market Competitive ﻿﻿Location: Karachi (on-site)﻿_About HR Ways:_﻿_HR Ways is an Award winning Technical Recruitment Firm helping software houses and IT Product companies internationally and locally to find IT Talent. HR Ways is engaged by 300+ Employers worldwide ranging from worlds biggest SaaS Companies to most competitive Startups. We have entities in Dubai, Canada, US, UK, Pakistan, India, Saudi Arabia, Portugal, Brazil and other parts of the world. Join our Whatsapp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamSiLr5fM5fMtAdCS2M﻿ to stay updated or visit www.hrways.co to know more.﻿_Job Type: Full-timePay: Rs250,000.00 - Rs300,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

We are seeking a highly experienced and self-driven Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, support, and optimize enterprise-level Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server environments. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of hands-on DBA experience, strong leadership capability, and deep expertise in Oracle RAC, Data Guard, Exadata, performance tuning, backup &amp; recovery, and database migrations across multiple platforms.This role is responsible for ensuring high availability, performance, security, and scalability of mission-critical databases in 24/7 production environments.Key ResponsibilitiesOracle Database Administration<ul><li>Install, configure, manage, and support Oracle 10g, 11g, 12c, 19c, and 21c databases</li><li>Manage Oracle RAC (single instance &amp; RAC-to-RAC) environments on Linux, Windows, and AIX</li><li>Configure and administer Oracle Data Guard (Physical &amp; Logical Standby) for DR and failover</li><li>Perform database upgrades, patching, cloning, and cross-platform migrations</li><li>Manage ASM and Grid Infrastructure (11g/12c/19c)</li><li>Administer Oracle Exadata (X6/X7) environments</li></ul>Backup, Recovery &amp; DR<ul><li>Design and manage RMAN-based backup and recovery strategies</li><li>Implement and monitor backups using NetBackup and Veeam</li><li>Perform database restoration and disaster recovery drills</li><li>Plan and maintain high availability and business continuity solutions</li></ul>Performance Monitoring &amp; Tuning<ul><li>Proactively monitor database performance and capacity planning</li><li>Analyze and resolve performance issues using AWR, ASH, ADDM, SQL Developer, TOAD</li><li>Optimize SQL queries, indexing strategies, and database configurations</li><li>Monitor space usage, tablespace growth, and system health</li></ul>Monitoring &amp; Automation<ul><li>Configure and manage Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) 11g/12c/13c</li><li>Set up database alerts, monitoring dashboards, and health checks</li><li>Develop and maintain automation scripts for routine DBA tasks</li></ul>SQL Server Administration<ul><li>Install, configure, and manage Microsoft SQL Server 2000&ndash;2019</li><li>Perform SQL Server backups, restores, migrations, and performance tuning</li><li>Develop backup and restore scripts and manage DR procedures</li><li>Support production, development, and testing environments</li></ul>Security &amp; User Management<ul><li>Manage database users, roles, privileges, and security policies</li><li>Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements</li></ul>Leadership &amp; Support<ul><li>Lead DBA operations and provide 24/7 production support</li><li>Coordinate with application teams, developers, and infrastructure teams</li><li>Support application deployments and resolve database-related issues</li><li>Participate in planning, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives</li></ul>Required Skills &amp; QualificationsTechnical Skills<ul><li>Strong expertise in Oracle RAC, Data Guard, ASM, RMAN</li><li>Hands-on experience with Oracle Exadata</li><li>Advanced knowledge of performance tuning and capacity planning</li><li>Experience with OEM Grid/Cloud Control</li><li>Proficiency in SQL Server administration and migration</li><li>Experience in cross-platform database migration</li><li>Knowledge of backup tools (NetBackup, Veeam)</li></ul>Certifications (Preferred)<ul><li>Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) 10g / 12c</li><li>Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundation Associate</li><li>Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud Specialist</li></ul>Education<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science or related field</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>5&ndash;8+ years of enterprise-level database administration experience</li><li>Proven experience in banking, telecom, or large enterprise environments preferred</li></ul>Soft Skills<ul><li>Strong problem-solving and analytical skills</li><li>Excellent communication and documentation abilities</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>Leadership mindset with ownership of critical systems</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeWork Location: In person

Senior Database Administrator (Oracle & SQL Server)

Birbal AI

A technology company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior SQL Database Administrator to manage and maintain various databases. The role requires expertise in SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. Responsibilities include optimizing database performance, implementing security measures, and ensuring data integrity. Candidates should have experience with backup and recovery procedures and be capable of collaborating with development and DevOps teams. This is a full-time, on-site position.

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