Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Job Summary

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) with 5–8 years of hands-on experience in database administration, cloud database management, and data migration initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in managing and optimizing enterprise databases across on-premises and cloud environments (Azure and AWS), along with working knowledge of ETL tools, data integration, and migration methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Database Administration

Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain database platforms including SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL.
Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement performance tuning strategies.
Manage backup, recovery, disaster recovery, replication, and high-availability solutions.
Ensure database security, access controls, compliance, and data integrity.
Perform capacity planning, database health checks, and proactive monitoring.

Cloud Database Management

Administer and support cloud database services on Microsoft Azure and AWS .
Manage Azure SQL Database, Azure Managed Instances, AWS RDS, Aurora, and cloud-native database services.
Support cloud migrations, database upgrades, and platform modernization initiatives.
Optimize cloud database performance, scalability, availability, and cost efficiency.

Data Migration & Modernization

Participate in end-to-end database migration projects from on-premises to cloud and between database platforms.
Design and execute migration strategies, including assessment, schema conversion, data validation, and reconciliation.
Perform database backup/restore, lift-and-shift migrations, and modernization activities.
Validate migrated data for completeness,



consistency, and performance.

ETL & Data Integration

Work with ETL tools and data integration platforms to support data movement and transformation activities.
Collaborate with Data Engineering teams to design and troubleshoot ETL workflows.
Support data warehouse and analytics platform integrations.
Assist in performance optimization of ETL jobs and data pipelines.

Operational Excellence

Create and maintain database administration documentation, SOPs, and runbooks.
Participate in production support, root cause analysis, and incident management.
Collaborate with application, infrastructure, DevOps, and cloud teams.
Automate routine DBA activities using scripting and infrastructure automation tools.
Skill Requirements

Required Skills

5–8 years of experience in Database Administration.

Strong administration experience with one or more databases:
Microsoft SQL Server
Oracle
PostgreSQL
MySQL

Experience with:
Backup & Recovery
Performance Tuning
High Availability & Disaster Recovery
Database Security & Compliance
Replication and Clustering Technologies

Hands-on experience with:
Microsoft Azure (Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure VM, Azure Storage)
AWS (RDS, Aurora, EC2, S3, CloudWatch)

Working knowledge of ETL/Data Integration tools such as:
Azure Data Factory (ADF)
SSIS
Informatica
Talend




AWS Glue
Databricks (preferred)
Solid understanding of Data Migration concepts, methodologies, and best practices.
Experience in migration, validation, reconciliation, and cutover planning.
Proficiency in SQL scripting and database automation.
Experience with PowerShell, Python, Bash, or Shell scripting.

Preferred Skills

Experience with cloud migration and database modernization programs.
Knowledge of Data Warehousing, Data Lakes, and Analytics platforms.
Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation).
Azure or AWS certifications preferred.
Knowledge of monitoring tools and observability platforms.
Other Requirements

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Strong documentation and customer-facing skills.

Nice-to-Have Certifications

Microsoft Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300)
Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
AWS Certified Database – Specialty
AWS Solutions Architect Associate
Oracle Database Administrator Certification

This JD is suitable for hiring a mid-level to senior DBA who can manage production databases while supporting cloud migration and modernization programs.

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