Posted 4 months ago
Senior DataBase Admin
AI Summary
Senior Database Administrator responsible for managing, optimizing and securing enterprise databases, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability across relational and NoSQL systems.
About this role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, maintain, and optimize enterprise-level database systems. The Senior DBA will be responsible for ensuring database performance, security, availability, and scalability while supporting application teams and business operations.
Key Responsibilities
Database Management & Performance
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Design, install, configure, and maintain relational and NoSQL databases (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, etc.)
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Monitor database performance and optimize queries, indexes, and schemas
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Perform capacity planning and database tuning to ensure high availability and scalability
Backup, Recovery & High Availability
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Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies
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Configure replication, clustering, and failover mechanisms
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Test and document disaster recovery procedures regularly
Security & Compliance
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Implement database security policies and access controls
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Monitor for vulnerabilities and apply patches and updates
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Ensure compliance with data governance and regulatory standards
Automation & DevOps
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Automate database deployments and maintenance using scripts and CI/CD pipelines
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Work with cloud platforms (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, GCP Cloud SQL)
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Collaborate with DevOps teams to improve database infrastructure
Support & Collaboration
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Work with developers to optimize database queries and schema design
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Troubleshoot production issues and provide root cause analysis
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Mentor junior DBAs and provide technical guidance
