Job Title: Database Administrator (L1)
Job Location: Hinjewadi Phase 1, Pune (WFO)
Experience: 2-4 Years
Shift: 24x7 Rotational Shift
Job Summary:
We are looking for a skilled Database Administrator (L1) with 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in supporting and managing databases such as MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Oracle. The role involves database administration, performance optimization, backup and recovery management, and ensuring high availability across various environments like Development, QA, UAT, and Production.
Key Responsibilities:
End-to-End Database Administration
Install, configure, and perform version upgrades of databases.
Manage user accounts and permissions.
Collaborate with senior teams on schema design and optimization.
Set up and maintain environments across Dev, QA, UAT, and Production.
Performance Optimization
Assist in query tuning and create indexing strategies to improve database performance.
Perform resource utilization analysis (CPU, memory, I/O) to identify and mitigate performance bottlenecks.
Conduct database structure and normalization reviews to ensure optimal performance.
Participate in proactive performance audits and implement recommendations.
Monitoring & Alerting
Monitor real-time database health and performance metrics.
Set up custom dashboards and alert thresholds for critical databases.
Monitor database replication and replication lag, escalating issues when necessary.
Integrate database monitoring with enterprise tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Nagios.
Backup & Recovery
Support scheduled database backups and configure point-in-time recovery.
Manage offsite/cloud backup storage and ensure regular restore tests for disaster recovery readiness.
Troubleshoot backup failures and recovery issues.
High Availability (HA) & Failover Support
Assist in configuring MySQL replication, Group Replication, or InnoDB Cluster.
Support MongoDB Replica Sets and Sharding for high availability.
Contribute to failover strategy planning and execution.
Assist in performing zero-downtime maintenance for critical systems.
Ongoing Maintenance & Support
Provide 24x7 incident response and troubleshoot database-related issues in production environments.
Apply regular patching and security updates to maintain database health.
Assist in capacity planning and growth analysis to ensure systems can scale as required.
Contribute to the documentation of processes, SOPs, and knowledge transfer sessions for team members.
Collaboration and Team Support
Work closely with senior database architects and other teams to ensure smooth system operations.
Help troubleshoot incidents and provide support for application/database issues.
Support the development and execution of disaster recovery drills.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 2 to 4 years of experience in database administration with a focus on MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Oracle databases.
- Hands-on experience with database backups, performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of high availability (HA) setups for databases and systems.
- Good understanding of security best practices for database environments.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with database management tools (e.g., Percona Monitoring and Management (PMM)).
- Certifications in database management or related technologies are a plus.
Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
