Database Administrator / Cloud Support Engineer (3–6+ years) – Oracle & MSSQL Job Overview :
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive
Database Administrator (DBA) / Cloud Support Engineer
to manage, optimize, and support our database environments across on‑premises and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with
Oracle
and
PostgreSQL , and a strong working knowledge of both relational and non-relational databases. The role involves hands‑on management of cloud databases, performance tuning, automation, and ensuring high availability and disaster recovery.
Key Responsibilities
Administer, monitor, and maintain enterprise databases including Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and other RDBMS / NoSQL platforms.
Troubleshoot database incidents, perform root cause analysis, and resolve issues impacting production and non‑production environments.
Plan and execute database upgrades, patching, configuration changes, and deployments following change management processes.
Design and implement
high availability (HA)
and
disaster recovery (DR)
solutions both on‑premises and in cloud environments.
Optimize database performance through tuning, indexing, and query optimization to meet SLAs.
Execute database migrations to and from cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
Maintain and enforce backup, recovery, and retention strategies to ensure data integrity and availability.
Support DevOps and infrastructure teams with database automation, CI / CD integration, and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) provisioning.
Manage access control, user roles, and security policies in compliance with audit and governance standards.
Monitor database health and performance using tools like OEM, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Prometheus, etc.
Maintain detailed documentation for database environments, configurations, and SOPs.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in database administration and operations.
Proven expertise in
Oracle
and
PostgreSQL
administration.
Hands‑on experience with cloud database services such as
AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Aurora , or equivalent.
Familiarity with cloud migration tools (e.g., AWS DMS, Azure Database Migration Service).
Strong SQL scripting and query optimization skills.
Working knowledge of Linux / Unix environments and shell scripting.
Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, OEM, Prometheus).
Understanding of DevOps practices, CI / CD pipelines, and database automation tools.
Strong knowledge of data security, compliance, and governance standards.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications such as
Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) ,
AWS Certified Database – Specialty ,
Microsoft Certified : Azure Database Administrator Associate , or equivalent.
Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB).
Exposure to containerized databases using
Docker / Kubernetes .
Soft Skills
Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
Effective time management and multitasking abilities.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
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