Join Data Eminence as a remote Database Administrator and contribute to managing, maintaining, securing, and optimizing database systems that support business applications. You will work on database configuration, performance monitoring, backups, recovery, access control, and troubleshooting to ensure data availability and reliability.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of database management systems, SQL, and data integrity. This role provides hands-on experience with database administration, optimization, security, migration, and modern database technologies.

Full Description

At Data Eminence, we believe efficient database management is essential for reliable software applications and business operations. As a Database Administrator, you will collaborate with developers, engineers, and technical teams to maintain database infrastructure and ensure secure access to data.

Your responsibilities will include

- Install, configure, and maintain database management systems.
- Monitor database availability, performance, and resource utilization.
- Create and manage database schemas, tables, indexes, and relationships.
- Write and optimize SQL queries and database operations.
- Perform database backups and assist with recovery procedures.
- Manage database users, roles, and access permissions.
- Implement database security and data protection practices.
- Identify and troubleshoot database errors and performance issues.
- Monitor database storage and capacity requirements.
- Support database migrations and schema updates.
- Ensure data integrity, consistency, and reliability.
- Assist with database replication and high-availability configurations.
- Collaborate with developers on database design and optimization.
- Maintain database documentation and configuration records.
- Implement routine database maintenance procedures.




- Support disaster recovery planning and testing.
- Explore database automation and monitoring tools.

We believe in learning by doing. You will gain practical experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, SQL, indexing, query optimization, database backups, replication, database security, Linux, cloud databases, Docker, and database monitoring tools. This is a hands-on database administration role where you will work with real database systems, improve reliability, troubleshoot performance issues, and develop practical database management skills.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- 0–2 years of experience in database administration or relevant projects.
- Strong understanding of relational database concepts.
- Proficiency in SQL and database queries.
- Familiarity with MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MariaDB.
- Basic knowledge of database normalization and indexing.
- Understanding of backup and recovery procedures.
- Familiarity with database security and access control.
- Basic knowledge of database performance monitoring.
- Understanding of database migrations and schema management.
- Familiarity with Linux is a plus.
- Knowledge of MongoDB or cloud databases is an advantage.
- Robust analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Good communication and documentation abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a remote environment.

Benefits
- Competitive salary based on skills and experience.
- Fully remote work flexibility.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development and learning opportunities.
- Company-provided equipment where applicable.
- Exposure to modern database and cloud technologies.
- Opportunities to work on real-world database infrastructure.
- Supportive and collaborative remote work environment.

📌 Database Administrator (India)
🏢 Data Eminence
📍 India