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We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) with over 10 years of hands-on experience in managing, optimizing, and securing enterprise-level databases. The ideal candidate will be responsible for database architecture, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, and ensuring data integrity across systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain highly available and scalable database systems
• Administer, monitor, and support databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL
• Perform database performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning
• Implement and manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
• Ensure database security, compliance, and data integrity
• Troubleshoot complex database issues in production environments
• Automate routine DBA tasks using scripting (Shell, Python, PowerShell, etc.)
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams for database design and deployment
• Manage database upgrades, patches, and migrations (on-premises and cloud)
• Support high availability solutions (Replication, Clustering, Always On, Data Guard, etc.)
• Maintain documentation for database configurations, processes, and procedures

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• 10+ years of experience as a Database Administrator
• Strong expertise in at least one major RDBMS:
• Oracle / SQL Server / PostgreSQL / MySQL
• Deep understanding of: Database architecture and design, Performance tuning and query optimization, Indexing strategies and execution plans
• Experience with backup/recovery tools and HA/DR solutions
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (Shell, Python, PowerShell)
• Experience with Linux/Unix and/or Windows server environments
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills