Work Schedule: The existing team works on a 24*7 basis , so the role includes shift/weekend work .

It is key that any potential candidates have valuable coding skills and are interested in developing new skills .

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator (DBA) with strong expertise in open-source databases and cloud database platforms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and maintaining high-availability database systems, primarily focusing on MongoDB , PostgreSQL , MySQL , and Azure-managed databases within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.

The role requires strong troubleshooting skills, performance tuning experience, and familiarity with Linux environments and scripting for automation.

Key Responsibilities

- Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database systems including MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and MySQL.
- Manage and administer Azure database services such as:
- Azure Database for PostgreSQL
- Azure Database for MySQL
- Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB API
- Monitor database performance, availability, and capacity to ensure optimal system performance.
- Perform database tuning, query optimization, and index management.
- Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Ensure database security, user access control, and compliance with organizational standards.
- Troubleshoot database issues and provide root cause analysis.




- Automate routine database operations using scripting.
- Work closely with application developers and DevOps teams to support database integration and performance improvements.
- Maintain documentation for database architecture, processes, and procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

- Strong hands-on experience with:
- MongoDB
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- Experience managing cloud databases on Microsoft Azure.
- Knowledge of database backup, replication, and high availability setups.
- Experience with database performance tuning and monitoring tools.
- Basic to intermediate administration skills in Linux environments.

Preferred Skills

- Scripting knowledge using:
- Bash
- Python
- Shell scripting
- Experience with automation and infrastructure tools.
- Knowledge of database security best practices.

Experience

- 3–6 years of experience in database administration.
- Hands-on experience with open-source databases in production environments.
- Experience supporting cloud-based database infrastructure is preferred.

Education

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Nice to Have

- Experience with database monitoring tools.
- Azure, OpenSource certifications related to database administration.

📌 Azure Database Administrator (Hyderabad)
🏢 Alphastra Tekno
📍 Hyderabad