Junior Database Administrator
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Summary
L2 database administrator managing cloud and hybrid database environments across AWS, Azure, and on-premises MS SQL Server. Day-to-day work includes provisioning, access control, patching, backup and recovery, performance tuning, and L2 production support for PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and MongoDB.
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
Database Administration & Operations
Monitoring & Performance Optimization
Patching, Upgrades & Compliance
Backup, Recovery & Disaster Recovery
Production Support
Databases & Platforms in Scope
Required Skills & Experience
Soft Skills
Nice to Have
We are looking for an L2 Database Administrator with hands-on experience managing cloud and hybrid database environments across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and on-premises MS SQL Server. The role involves database provisioning, access management, maintenance, performance tuning, patching, backup and recovery, and production support to ensure secure, highly available, and optimized database systems.
Key Responsibilities
Database Administration & Operations
- Create, configure, and manage databases across AWS, Azure, and on-premises environments.
- Implement user provisioning, role-based access control (RBAC), and privilege management.
- Ensure database availability, reliability, and security.
- Perform routine maintenance activities such as:
- Index management
- Statistics updates
- Space management
Monitoring & Performance Optimization
- Monitor database health, performance, and capacity.
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
- Optimize SQL/NoSQL queries and execution plans.
Patching, Upgrades & Compliance
- Perform database patching and version upgrades.
- Support security, audit, and compliance requirements.
Backup, Recovery & Disaster Recovery
- Manage backups, restores, and recovery scenarios.
- Support DR drills and RPO/RTO requirements.
Production Support
- Act as L2 support for production database issues.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes.
- Coordinate with application, cloud, and infrastructure teams.
Databases & Platforms in Scope
- AWS PostgreSQL (RDS / Managed PostgreSQL)
- Microsoft SQL Server (On-Premises)
- Azure SQL Database
- MongoDB (Cloud-Hosted or Self-Managed)
Required Skills & Experience
Must Have
- 2-3 years of experience as a Database Administrator.
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- PostgreSQL
- MS SQL Server
- MongoDB
- Experience working in AWS and Azure cloud environments.
- Strong understanding of:
- Backup & Recovery
- Performance Tuning
- Database Security
- Experience working in L2 Production Support roles.
Soft Skills
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Ability to handle production issues under pressure.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Willingness to participate in on-call and support rotations.
Nice to Have
- Experience with High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) setups.