- Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database management systems.

- Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies.

- Perform database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.

- Ensure high availability and reliability of databases through replication, clustering, and failover solutions.

- Manage database security, user access controls, roles, and permissions.

- Develop and maintain database maintenance plans and monitoring procedures.

- Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, outages, and performance problems.

- Implement and maintain database standards, policies, and best practices.

- Collaborate with application developers to design and optimize database schemas, queries, and stored procedures.

- Perform capacity planning and storage management to support business growth.

- Monitor database health and proactively address potential issues.

- Manage database migrations, upgrades, and patch deployments.

- Maintain documentation related to database architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.

- Support audit, compliance, and data governance requirements.

- Participate in on-call support and incident management activities as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

- 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator.

- Strong experience with database platforms such as :

1. Oracle Database

2. Microsoft SQL Server

3. MySQL

4. PostgreSQL

5. MongoDB (preferred)

- Expertise in database installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting.

- Strong knowledge of backup and recovery strategies.

- Experience with High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions.

- Proficiency in SQL, database performance tuning, and query optimization.

- Experience with database monitoring and management tools.

- Understanding of database security standards and best practices.

- Familiarity with Linux and Windows server environments.

- Knowledge of cloud database services such as AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, or Google Cloud SQL is preferred.

- Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Shell Script, or Python.

Preferred Skills :

- Experience with database automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.

- Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

- Relevant database certifications (Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator, AWS Database Specialty, etc.) are a plus.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Key Competencies :

- Database Administration

- Performance Tuning

- Backup & Recovery

- High Availability & Disaster Recovery

- Database Security