PostgreSQL Azure Database Administrator

BirlaSoft -
Noida, Uttar Pradesh

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CI/CD
Performance tuning
Vulnerability assessment
Azure
Data migration
DevOps
Encryption
PaaS
SQL
Database administration
Analysis skills
PostgreSQL
Continuous integration
Scripting
Computer networking
Clustering
Communication skills
Python
PowerShell
High availability

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Country/Region: IN

Requisition ID: 36496

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Location: INDIA - NOIDA- BIRLASOFT OFFICE

Title: PostgreSQL Azure Database Administrator

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Job Description – PostgreSQL Azure Database Administrator (5–7 Years)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced PostgreSQL Azure DBA (5–7 years) responsible for managing, optimizing, and securing PostgreSQL databases hosted on Azure cloud. The role involves ensuring high availability, performance tuning, backup & recovery, and cloud database operations while supporting business-critical applications.
Key Responsibilities
Database Administration (PostgreSQL on Azure)

Install, configure, and maintain PostgreSQL databases on Azure (Flexible Server / PaaS)
Manage database objects, schemas, and configurations
Ensure data integrity, availability, and reliability of database systems
Perform database upgrades, patching, and migrations

Performance Tuning & Optimization

Monitor database performance and optimize queries, indexes, and execution plans
Identify performance bottlenecks and implement tuning strategies
Ensure optimal utilization of CPU, memory, and storage resources
Implement capacity planning and workload optimization

Backup, Recovery & High Availability

Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery strategies
Ensure high availability (HA) and replication configurations
Perform restore and recovery testing to validate DR readiness
Configure failover, replication, and DR solutions in Azure

Monitoring & Troubleshooting

Monitor database systems using Azure tools (Azure Monitor, logs, metrics)
Diagnose and resolve database issues, outages, and incidents
Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions
Ensure optimal uptime and system availability

Security & Compliance

Implement database security, encryption, and access controls
Manage roles, permissions, and authentication mechanisms
Ensure compliance with data protection and organizational policies
Conduct regular audits and vulnerability assessments

Cloud & DevOps Integration

Manage Azure services related to PostgreSQL (Backup, Monitoring, Networking)
Support CI/CD pipelines for database deployments (Azure DevOps)
Automate database operations using scripting and tools
Collaborate with DevOps and development teams for deployments

Collaboration & Support

Work closely with application teams to optimize database usage
Provide L2/L3 support for production systems
Maintain documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures
Support data migration and cloud modernization initiatives

Required Skills & Experience

5–7 years of experience as a Database Administrator
Strong proficiency in PostgreSQL database administration
Hands-on experience with Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Expertise in SQL (queries, functions, stored procedures)
Experience in performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization
Knowledge of backup, recovery, and HA/DR strategies
Familiarity with Azure tools (Azure Monitor, Azure Backup, networking)

Preferred Skills

Experience with replication, clustering, and scaling PostgreSQL
Knowledge of DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines)
Familiarity with scripting (Shell / Python / PowerShell)
Experience with database migrations and cloud transformations

_Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good communication and stakeholder management
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

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