Database Administrator

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the capacity of database management systems
• Collaborate with and guide onshore/offshore support teams
• Schedule and oversee patching for production and lower environments
• Strategize and implement robust backup and disaster recovery processes
• Ensure audit readiness and meet governance requirements
• Maintain detailed technical documentation and operational procedures
• Contribute to the development of database strategy, architecture, and standards
• Proactively troubleshoot and resolve database issues, ensuring high availability and performance
• Work with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement and system upgrades

Requirements

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of database concepts including design, structure, stored procedures, and optimization
• Expertise in SQL Server with solid exposure to Oracle; familiarity with Informix, DB2, MongoDB, DynamoDB, or other databases is a plus
• Self-starter with a proactive mindset and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Proven experience writing and analyzing business and technical specifications
• Comfortable working in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
• Clear understanding of IT Operations, Software Development, and Release Management processes using tools like GitHub
• Proficiency in ServiceNow, Jira, MS Office, and SQL tools
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or a related field
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in database support and administration