Senior Database Administrator

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Estimate: $40k - $60k*
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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Database Administrator with over 8 years of hands-on experience in managing and optimizing databases, specifically Redis, PostgreSQL, and Oracle. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring database performance, security, availability, and reliability to support business-critical applications.

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Key Responsibilities:

Install, configure, and maintain Redis, PostgreSQL, and Oracle databases across development, testing, and production environments.
Monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply new patches and versions when required.
Design and implement robust backup and disaster recovery strategies.
Optimize queries, manage indexing, and ensure high availability and tuning of databases.
Ensure database security by implementing access controls, encryption, and regular audits.
Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to support application deployment and data integration.
Perform root cause analysis on database-related incidents and resolve issues proactively.
Document database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
Automate routine maintenance tasks and monitoring using scripts or tools.

Key Requirements:

Minimum 8 years of experience as a Database Administrator.
Proven experience with Redis, PostgreSQL, and Oracle databases.
Strong understanding of SQL, PL/SQL, indexing, and performance tuning.
Experience with database replication, clustering, and high availability configurations.
Proficient in shell scripting or Python for automation and monitoring.
Knowledge of database security and compliance best practices.
Familiarity with cloud-based database services (AWS, Azure, or OCI) is a plus.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Relevant certifications (Oracle DBA, PostgreSQL, or Redis) are a strong advantage.

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