Senior Database Administrator

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Senior Database Administrator

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Emdad By Elm . We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled

Senior Database Administrator

(DBA) to manage, optimize, and support critical enterprise databases in a high-availability production environment. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring database performance, reliability, and security while collaborating with development, infrastructure, and business teams. You will also mentor junior DBAs, lead root cause analysis, and contribute to the design of scalable and resilient database solutions. Key Responsibilities

Serve as a senior point of contact for all database-related issues, including troubleshooting, performance tuning, and optimization. Ensure

high availability, reliability, and recoverability

of production databases across multiple platforms (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.). Design, implement, and monitor

backup and disaster recovery strategies , ensuring compliance with RPO / RTO objectives. Manage and resolve

database incidents

(P1 / P2) to minimize business disruption. Perform

capacity planning, performance analysis, and query optimization

for mission-critical applications. Partner with development and infrastructure teams to design efficient database schemas, indexes, and stored procedures. Lead

root cause analysis (RCA)

for recurring issues and implement long-term fixes. Oversee

database security

(access control, encryption, auditing) in line with compliance and regulatory requirements. Manage database upgrades, patching, migrations, and replication in production environments. Maintain and enhance

DBA runbooks, standard operating procedures, and knowledge base articles . Participate in release and deployment activities to ensure production readiness of database changes. Provide

regular reporting

on database performance, availability, and risks to IT management. Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator in large-scale, mission-critical environments. Hands-on experience in

performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization . Proficiency in

backup / recovery tools, replication, clustering, and high-availability technologies . Solid knowledge of

Linux / Unix environments

and scripting (Shell, Python, PowerShell, etc.). In-depth understanding of

ITIL processes

for incident, problem, and change management. Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills. Proven experience handling

critical incidents

under pressure. Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with

NoSQL databases

(MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis). ITIL certification is a strong plus. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

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