Database Administrator (DBA)

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Requirements:

• Proven experience managing PostgreSQL, Redis, and Cassandra databases in production environments.
• In-depth knowledge of database architecture, performance tuning, and query optimization.
• Hands-on experience with replication, clustering, and high-availability configurations.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation.
• Familiarity with database backup and recovery tools.
• Experience with database monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
• Solid understanding of Linux operating systems and networking concepts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, maintain, monitor, and optimize databases (PostgreSQL, Redis, Cassandra) ensuring performance reliability, security, availability, and scalability.
• Implement database security measures to protect sensitive data.
• Troubleshoot database issues to minimize downtime and perform regular backups and recovery testing.
• Collaborate with developers and SRE teams to design efficient schemas, optimize queries, and ensure proper resource allocation.
• Automate processes, track KPIs, and plan for future growth and scalability.
• Create and maintain documentation for database configurations and procedures.
• Stay up to date with the latest database best practices.
• Participate in the on-call rotation (one week per month, including weeknight and weekends).