Database Administrator

Job Title: Database Administrator (DBA)

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 5 to 7 years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Joining: Immediate to 30 Days

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and skilled Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, maintain, and optimize SQL-based databases for our client in Mumbai. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in MySQL, PostgreSQL, and/or Sybase IQ/ASE, with a solid foundation in performance tuning and Linux-based environments. Prior experience in Sybase IQ is a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Sybase IQ/ASE).
• Perform regular backups, restores, patching, and database upgrades.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery configurations.
• Handle performance tuning, optimization of queries, indexing, and server configuration.
• Automate routine DBA tasks using shell scripting or cron jobs on Linux.
• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams for schema design, data migration, and deployment.
• Maintain database security, compliance, and data integrity.
• Analyze system logs and maintain accurate documentation.

Technical Skills Required

• Strong SQL knowledge: DML, DDL, stored procedures, views, indexing.
• Experience with at least two databases among: MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Sybase IQ/ASE.
• Sybase IQ experience is a plus. Candidates who have worked on Sybase IQ/ASE (even without formal DBA role) will be considered.
• Hands-on Linux server administration (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Proficiency in Bash/Shell scripting.
• Experience with replication, clustering, and HA configurations.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, or similar.
• Knowledge of Git and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently at the client location.
• Proactive mindset and problem-solving capabilities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to reliability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Certifications in MySQL, PostgreSQL, Sybase, or Linux (e.g., Red Hat, LPIC) are an advantage.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) is desirable.