Job Title: Senior Cloud DBA – PostgreSQL - Python Automation - Azure

Location: Hyderabad (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Database Administrator (DBA) with 4–7 years of hands-on experience, specializing in PostgreSQL in AWS and Azure environments. The ideal candidate will be proficient in managing cloud-native database deployments, automation, performance optimization, and support. Familiarity with other RDBMS and NoSQL platforms (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB) and DevOps integration is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Database Administration: Install, configure, and manage PostgreSQL instances in AWS RDS, EC2, and Azure Database for PostgreSQL. Handle database provisioning, upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management in the cloud. Performance & Optimization: Analyse slow queries and improve performance using indexes, configuration tuning, and schema optimization. Monitor resource utilization and optimize database parameters for better throughput and latency. Backup, Recovery & HA: Design and implement backup strategies, Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR), replication, and disaster recovery solutions. Maintain high availability using read replicas, failover clusters, or native cloud HA solutions. Scripting & Automation: Automate database tasks using Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Contribute to Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM Templates) for database provisioning. Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Set up alerts and dashboards using Observability tools like NewRelic, Datadog etc Handle incidents, perform root cause analysis, and contribute to ongoing operational improvements. Security & Compliance Support: Enforce access controls, encryption, and secure connections. Contribute to audits and compliance efforts (e.g., SOC2, ISO 27001, and FedRAMP, if applicable). On-call Support: Participate in on-call rotations for 24x7 coverage (follow-the-sun model) for incident response, issue triage, and problem resolution

Required Qualifications:

4–7 years of hands-on experience as a PostgreSQL DBA. Expertise in PostgreSQL administration on AWS and/or Azure platforms. Strong skills in performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization. Experience with backup and recovery, HA/DR setups. Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Shell, PowerShell) for automation. Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools for database health and performance. Understanding of cloud IAM, networking, and security principles.

Preferred Qualifications:

Exposure to SQL Server, MongoDB, MySQL, or Redis. Experience with Kubernetes, containers, or serverless environments. Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD tools, and IaC. Awareness of security frameworks like NIST, FedRAMP, or GDPR.

Roadmap to Success

First 90 Days: Getting Oriented

Understand Current Systems: Onboard with the DBA, DevOps, and SRE teams. Review existing PostgreSQL architectures in AWS and Azure. Review and Assess: Evaluate current performance bottlenecks, automation scripts, and security configurations. Familiarize yourself with cloud cost management, HA/DR plans, and monitoring setups. Quick Wins: Triage and resolve outstanding performance issues. Implement minor automation and alerting improvements.

First 6 Months: Adding Value

Optimization & Stability: Improve query performance and database efficiency through configuration tuning and indexing strategies. Harden backup and recovery strategies, and begin enhancing high availability. Automation & Cost Control: Contribute automation scripts for maintenance, scaling, and backups. Assist with cost analysis and optimization recommendations. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with developers, SREs, and DevOps on deployments and DB integration.

First 12 Months: Driving Impact

Reliability & Security Enhancements: Implement proactive security measures (e.g., audit logging, secure access). Support compliance and security initiatives, documentation, and audit readiness. Innovation & Leadership: Propose modernization initiatives (e.g., containerized DBs, serverless options). Mentor junior team members or contribute to internal knowledge-sharing sessions. Operational Excellence: Help build a fully monitored, automated, and resilient PostgreSQL environment. Establish yourself as the go-to expert for PostgreSQL in the cloud.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and performance incentives Remote-friendly, flexible work culture Cloud training programs and technical certifications Exposure to large-scale cloud architecture and DevOps best practices Collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment