Database Administrator
DPL Zone III, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
IT Services and IT Consulting · 51-200 employees
About the role
The Database Administrator will manage, configure, and maintain Oracle and PostgreSQL databases across cloud and on-premises environments. They are responsible for ensuring high availability, performance optimization, security, and reliable operations for business-critical systems.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have strong hands-on experience as a Database Administrator with specific expertise in Oracle and PostgreSQL. The role requires proficiency in database installation, capacity planning, replication, and troubleshooting within high-volume production environments.
Full description
Requirements
We are looking for a Mid to Senior Level Database Administrator (DBA) with strong hands-on experience managing Oracle and PostgreSQL databases across both cloud and on-premises environments.
The role requires someone who can independently manage database installations, sizing, replication, availability, performance, and day-to-day database operations for business-critical systems within FinTech and Telecom environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and manage Oracle and PostgreSQL databases.
- Manage databases across cloud-based and on-premises infrastructure.
- Perform database sizing, capacity planning, and storage management.
- Configure and maintain database replication, high availability, and disaster recovery.
- Monitor database health, availability, and performance.
- Troubleshoot database performance, connectivity, replication, and production issues.
- Manage database backups, restoration, upgrades, and migrations.
- Perform query and database performance optimization.
- Maintain database security, access controls, and user privileges.
- Work closely with application, infrastructure, and engineering teams to ensure reliable database operations.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on experience as a Database Administrator.
- Solid expertise in Oracle and PostgreSQL.
- Experience with database installation, configuration, sizing, and capacity planning.
- Hands-on experience with replication, backup/recovery, and high availability.
- Experience managing databases in both cloud and on-premises environments.
- Strong database troubleshooting and performance-tuning skills.
- Understanding of database security and disaster recovery concepts.
- Experience supporting high-volume or business-critical production environments.
Preferred
Experience working within FinTech, Banking, Payments, or Telecom environments will be highly preferred.
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