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Pibythree · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Job Description – Database SME Experience: 6–10 Years Location: Mumbai Role Summary We are looking for an experienced Database SME to manage and govern enterprise database operations across

Ms SQL

Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL and Azure Database services . The candidate will be responsible for database availability, performance, backup/DR, security, audit compliance, cloud migration, incident management, capacity planning and vendor governance. The role requires strong hands-on technical skills and the ability to lead critical incidents and drive teams/vendors to closure. Key Responsibilities

  • Manage Production, DR, UAT, QA and Development database environments.
  • Administer SQL Server 2016/2019/2022, PostgreSQL and MySQL .
  • Manage provisioning, patching, upgrades, migrations, maintenance and decommissioning.
  • Perform SQL/query tuning, indexing, execution-plan analysis, blocking and performance troubleshooting .
  • Monitor database health, storage, capacity, failed jobs and resource utilization.
  • Manage backup, restore, replication, HA and DR activities.
  • Conduct restore testing and DR/failover exercises aligned with RPO/RTO .
  • Lead database troubleshooting, P1/P2 incidents, RCA and permanent corrective actions .
  • Govern database security, privileged access, encryption, audit logging and compliance.
  • Support ITGC, security reviews and internal/external audits and drive observations to closure.
  • Perform database capacity forecasting, archiving, partitioning and cost optimization.
  • Support Azure SQL, Azure Database for PostgreSQL/MySQL, Azure Monitor and Azure Backup .
  • Support database integration with Kubernetes/AKS .
  • Automate administration and reporting using PowerShell and T-SQL .
  • Lead database migration, modernization, upgrade and consolidation initiatives.
  • Manage database vendors/MSPs and review SLA, SOW, BOQ, licensing, commercials and deliverables .
  • Maintain SOPs, runbooks, inventories, dashboards and operational documentation.
  • Mentor junior DBAs and coordinate daily database operations. Mandatory Skills
  • 6–10 years of database administration/operations experience.
  • Strong

Ms SQL

Server expertise.

  • Hands-on PostgreSQL and MySQL experience.
  • Strong knowledge of performance tuning and troubleshooting .
  • Experience with backup, restore, HA and DR .
  • Good understanding of RPO/RTO and recovery testing .
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure database services .
  • Knowledge of database security, audit and ITIL processes .
  • Experience handling P1 incidents and L3 escalations .
  • PowerShell/T-SQL scripting experience.
  • Experience managing vendors/MSPs and technical escalations .
  • Strong stakeholder communication and ownership. Preferred
  • Azure Database Administrator certification.
  • Azure Administrator certification.
  • ITIL Foundation.
  • PostgreSQL/MySQL certification.
  • Kubernetes/AKS database exposure. Key Competencies
  • Strong incident leadership and problem-solving.
  • Assertive and fact-based communication.
  • Ability to challenge delays and enforce accountability.
  • Strong ownership and follow-through.
  • Vendor and stakeholder management.
  • Ability to work under pressure during critical incidents. Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or a related discipline .
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