Senior Database Administrator (PostgreSQL and MySQL Focus)

DescriptionWe are seeking a Senior Database Administrator with strong expertise in PostgreSQL and MySQL to join our team. The ideal candidate is a hands-on professional capable of designing, deploying, maintaining, and optimizing highly available and scalable database systems.Experience with additional database technologies such as SQL Server and MongoDB is a strong advantage.This role also involves working with cloud-native database services across providers such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure. Candidates with database migration experience will be given preference.Key Responsibilities:Design, configure, and maintain PostgreSQL and MySQL databases in production environmentsEnsure high availability, disaster recovery, and performance optimization of database systemsPerform database migrations (on-premises to cloud and cross-cloud environments)Troubleshoot and resolve database issues across development, testing, and production environmentsImplement database monitoring, backup strategies, and security best practicesCollaborate with development, DevOps, and data teams on schema design, query tuning, and ETL pipelinesParticipate in capacity planning, cost optimization, and automation initiativesDocument database systems, configurations, procedures, and runbooksRequirementsRequired Qualifications:3+ years of hands-on experience with PostgreSQL in production environments3+ years of experience with MySQLExperience with at least one public cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure), including managed database services (e.g., RDS, Cloud SQL)Strong SQL skills with a solid understanding of indexing, query optimization, and partitioningProven knowledge of backup & recovery strategies, replication, and high-availability configurationsProficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible)Experience supporting database migration projects (e.g., PostgreSQL to cloud, MongoDB to Atlas, SQL Server upgrades)Advantageous Qualifications:Familiarity with MongoDB, SQL Server, Neo4j, or other NoSQL databasesExperience with ETL tools, BigQuery, or data warehousing conceptsRelevant certifications (PostgreSQL, MySQL, AWS, GCP, or Azure)Exposure to DevOps practices and infrastructure-as-code toolsOriginally posted on Himalayas