Senior Database Administrator II (Hybrid)

Overview

Senior Database Administrator II role leading complex database projects, optimizing database operations, and mentoring junior engineers, with in-depth experience of database technology to create, manage and implement complex database solutions for RDS or VM running in AWS/Azure environments.

What you'll do

• Design, implement, and manage complex, scalable, and secure RDS environments (HA, AZ, DR, Always-On).
• Build and maintain robust and secure databases.
• Offer technical leadership within the team, making decisions related to technology stacks, tools, and methodologies.
• Understand the overall architecture and ensure it is maintainable and aligned with the organization's goals.
• Identify and fix security vulnerabilities (SOX Compliance).
• Collaborate with Engineering to make sure the platform is scalable and reliable.
• Work with the business and 3rd party vendors to conceptualize and implement custom designs.
• Define High Availability and Backup solutions to have a redundant database.
• Oversee advanced monitoring and alerting systems to ensure RDS services are highly available and performant.
• Lead complex troubleshooting efforts, conduct root cause analyses, and implement long-term solutions.
• Ensure database environments comply with the highest security standards and best practices.
• Support compliance initiatives and maintain thorough documentation for regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, QA, and product to support deployment and integration activities.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and mid-level KDO engineers.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing strategic updates and insights on database operations.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in database administration.
• Strong hands-on experience as a MongoDB DBA (replica sets, sharding, aggregation framework, backup/restore, security).
• Working experience with PostgreSQL administration (replication, vacuum/autovacuum tuning, indexing, backup and recovery).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes.

Nice to have

• Experience with Azure/AWS/On-Prem MS-SQL databases.
• Experience with monitoring tools like DPA, Dynatrace.
• Familiarity with SNOW or other ITIL process management processes.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) is a plus.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, KA, India.
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days remote / 2 days in office.
• 30-day notification period preferred.
• Employee type: Employee.