Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server & PostgreSQL) (Pune)

Role Description - We are looking for an experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server as the primary database, along with hands-on PostgreSQL administration experience. - The role is primarily focused on supporting enterprise-scale production of database environments, ensuring high availability, reliability, stability, and performance of mission-critical systems. - The candidate will be responsible for database administration, production support, incident management, root cause analysis, performance tuning, automation, backup & recovery, and high availability management. - Strong hands-on experience in SQL Server Always on Availability Groups, PostgreSQL streaming replication, Azure cloud environments, and Python scripting for operational tooling, automation, and integrations is mandatory. - This role will support APAC business hours and may require participation in rotational on-call support for critical production incidents. - Exposure to MySQL administration and additional HA/DR technologies will be considered an added advantage. Primary Skills (Must Have Skills) - Solid hands-on experience in Microsoft SQL Server Administration - Hands-on PostgreSQL Administration experience - Experience supporting enterprise-scale production database environments - Expertise in SQL Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Backup & Recovery, Database Monitoring, Incident Management, and Production Support - Mandatory experience in SQL Server Always On Availability Groups - Experience in Patroni + streaming replication + backup/WAL archiving is preferred - Hands-on cloud experience is mandatory Azure strongly preferred; AWS / Oracle Cloud acceptable - Experience in DB PaaS platforms like Azure SQL, Azure PostgreSQL is preferred - Strong Python scripting experience focused on database automation, tooling, operational tasks, and integrations - Experience with PowerShell and T-SQL scripting - Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis (RCA), and incident resolution skills - Experience working in mission-critical production support environments Secondary Skills: (Good to Have) - MySQL Administration - Exposure to DevOps practices and infrastructure automation tools - Relevant cloud or database certifications Qualifications And Education Requirements - Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field preferred - Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills - Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities - Ability to work in fast-paced enterprise production support environments - Experience handling critical production incidents and RCA activities - Comfortable supporting APAC business hours and rotational on-call support activities - Self-driven and proactive mindset toward automation and operational improvements Additional Notes - This is primarily a production support-focused DBA role with secondary responsibilities in automation and operational enhancements. - Work model: Office-based / Work from Office. - Python scripting is required primarily for operational automation and tooling purposes. Role Description - We are looking for an experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server as the primary database, along with hands-on PostgreSQL administration experience. - The role is primarily focused on supporting enterprise-scale production of database environments, ensuring high availability, reliability, stability, and performance of mission-critical systems. - The candidate will be responsible for database administration, production support, incident management, root cause analysis, performance tuning, automation, backup & recovery, and high availability management. - Strong hands-on experience in SQL Server Always on Availability Groups, PostgreSQL streaming replication, Azure cloud environments, and Python scripting for operational tooling, automation, and integrations is mandatory. - This role will support APAC business hours and may require participation in rotational on-call support for critical production incidents. - Exposure to MySQL administration and additional HA/DR technologies will be considered an added advantage. Primary Skills (Must Have Skills) - Solid hands-on experience in Microsoft SQL Server Administration - Hands-on PostgreSQL Administration experience - Experience supporting enterprise-scale production database environments - Expertise in SQL Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Backup & Recovery, Database Monitoring, Incident Management, and Production Support - Mandatory experience in SQL Server Always On Availability Groups - Experience in Patroni + streaming replication + backup/WAL archiving is preferred - Hands-on cloud experience is mandatory Azure strongly preferred; AWS / Oracle Cloud acceptable - Experience in DB PaaS platforms like Azure SQL, Azure PostgreSQL is preferred - Strong