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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 .