Job Description
About searce
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Searce is a global AI outcome engineering company operating across 12 countries, helping enterprises transform business processes with cloud, data, and AI. As a Google Cloud Global MSP, AWS Advanced Consulting Partner, Databricks Partner, and Anthropic Claude Partner, Searce combines deep technical expertise with outcome-focused delivery — consistently solving for what's next.
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Role overview
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The Lead DBA will own end-to-end database administration, architecture decisions, and operational health across multi-cloud and on-prem environments. This role requires hands-on depth in Oracle and PostgreSQL, strong AWS cloud database skills, and the ability to lead a distributed remote team while managing SLAs and critical incidents.
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Key responsibilities
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- Own all database activities — provisioning, configuration, performance, backup, patching, and upgrades across Oracle and PostgreSQL environments.
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- Lead and coordinate remote DBA team; drive onsite activities and stakeholder collaboration.
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- Architect and manage AWS cloud database workloads on RDS, Aurora PostgreSQL/MySQL, and EC2.
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- Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks using AWR, ADDM, ASH, SQL Trace, EXPLAIN ANALYZE, and pg_stat_statements.
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- Configure and validate backup/DR strategies using Oracle RMAN, pgBackRest, and pg_basebackup; conduct PITR and DR drills.
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- Execute major/minor version upgrades, PSU/RU patching, and cross-platform schema refreshes.
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- Automate routine DBA tasks via Linux Shell/Bash, PL/SQL, Terraform, and Ansible.
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- Monitor system health via OEM 13c, pgAdmin, CloudWatch, and RDS Performance Insights; respond to alerts proactively.
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- Manage P1/P2 incidents, change requests, and SLA adherence via ServiceNow/Jira.
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Technical skills
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Oracle database
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○ Oracle 11g, 12c, 19c — standalone and multi-tenant (CDB/PDB) architectures
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○ Performance tuning: AWR, ADDM, ASH, SQL Trace, Execution Plans
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○ RMAN backup, restore, PITR, data guard basics
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Postgresql & open-source databases
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○ PostgreSQL — Community, EDB, RDS/Aurora; EXPLAIN ANALYZE, pg_stat_statements
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○ pgBackRest, pg_basebackup for backup/DR
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○ MySQL and MS SQL Server — working exposure
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AWS cloud database administration
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○ RDS, Aurora PostgreSQL/MySQL, EC2-based DB workloads
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○ CloudWatch monitoring, RDS Performance Insights
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Automation & IaC
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○ Linux Shell/Bash scripting, PL/SQL
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○ Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure automation
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Monitoring & ITSM
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○ Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM 13c), pgAdmin
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○ ServiceNow / Jira for incident, change, and SLA management
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Qualifications
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- B.E. / B.Tech / MCA in Computer Science, IT, or related discipline.
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- 5–7 years of hands-on DBA experience across Oracle and PostgreSQL.
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- Demonstrated experience on AWS managed database services.
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- Oracle OCP / AWS Database Specialty certifications — preferred.
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- Solid communication skills; ability to lead distributed remote teams.
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- Familiarity with ITSM processes and on-call incident management.
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why searce?
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- Solve for what's next — not just what's now.
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- Work at the intersection of cloud, data, and AI at global scale.
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- High-ownership culture with direct impact on enterprise outcomes.
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- Access to Google Cloud, AWS, and Anthropic partner ecosystems.
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- 12-country footprint with strong local presence and career growth paths.
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Interested suitable candidate can mail their resume to
[email protected]
📌 Lead Database Administrator (Gurugram)
🏢 Searce
📍 Gurugram