Azure Database Administrator

Work Schedule: The existing team works on a 24*7 basis , so the role includes shift/weekend work .

It is key that any potential candidates have good coding skills and are interested in developing new skills .

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator (DBA) with strong expertise in open-source databases and cloud database platforms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and maintaining high-availability database systems, primarily focusing on MongoDB , PostgreSQL , MySQL , and Azure-managed databases within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.

The role requires strong troubleshooting skills, performance tuning experience, and familiarity with Linux environments and scripting for automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database systems including MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and MySQL.
• Manage and administer Azure database services such as:
• Azure Database for PostgreSQL
• Azure Database for MySQL
• Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB API
• Monitor database performance, availability, and capacity to ensure optimal system performance.
• Perform database tuning, query optimization, and index management.
• Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Ensure database security, user access control, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Troubleshoot database issues and provide root cause analysis.
• Automate routine database operations using scripting.
• Work closely with application developers and DevOps teams to support database integration and performance improvements.
• Maintain documentation for database architecture, processes, and procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with:
• MongoDB
• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• Experience managing cloud databases on Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledge of database backup, replication, and high availability setups.
• Experience with database performance tuning and monitoring tools.
• Basic to intermediate administration skills in Linux environments.

Preferred Skills

• Scripting knowledge using:
• Bash
• Python
• Shell scripting
• Experience with automation and infrastructure tools.
• Knowledge of database security best practices.

Experience

• 3–6 years of experience in database administration.
• Hands-on experience with open-source databases in production environments.
• Experience supporting cloud-based database infrastructure is preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Nice to Have

• Experience with database monitoring tools.
• Azure, OpenSource certifications related to database administration.