Work Mode: Remote (1-2 days/month onsite at any HCL location)
Shift Timing: 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Position Summary :
We are seeking an experienced and versatile Cloud Database Administrator (DBA) with 7+ years of experience in managing, optimizing, and securing databases across major cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud-native database solutions, migrations, automation, and performance tuning, along with a proactive and collaborative mindset.
Key Responsibilities :
Database Management: Deploy, manage, maintain, and optimize relational, non-relational, and hybrid databases on cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud.
Cloud Migration:
Support end-to-end database migration initiatives, including assessment, planning, and execution of on-premises databases to cloud environments.
Security & Compliance:
Implement database security best practices including encryption, access controls, auditing, and compliance with industry standards.
Performance & Availability
: Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability of database systems.
Automation: Develop scripts and automation frameworks to streamline routine DBA tasks and improve operational efficiency.
Collaboration:
Work closely with application development, infrastructure, and operations teams to align database architecture with business requirements.
Technical Skills & Expertise
Relational Databases: Strong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server
Good to Have:
Other SQL databases such as Oracle, MySQL
NoSQL databases like Cassandra
Cloud Platforms: Proven experience managing databases on Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Scripting & Automation: Knowledge of PowerShell, Python, or Shell scripting
Monitoring & Observability: Experience with tools such as Grafana, CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus
Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
7+ years of overall database administration experience
Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience in cloud-based database environments
Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Database - Specialty, Azure Database Administrator Associate) are a plus
Soft Skills :
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment