DPL

Database Administrator

DPL Zone III, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan

IT Services and IT Consulting · 51-200 employees

23 h ago
dba Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Pakistan
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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

Oracle PostgreSQL Database Administration Cloud Infrastructure On-premises Infrastructure Database Installation Capacity Planning Replication High Availability Disaster Recovery Performance Tuning Database Security Backup And Recovery Query Optimization Production Support

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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