Senior Associate Database

Key responsibilities:

• 1.
• Database Administration — Install, configure, and maintain database systems (PostgreSQL / Cassandra / ClickHouse) ensuring high performance, scalability, and security.
• 2.
• Data Modeling & Design — Design efficient schemas, indexing, and partitioning strategies for high-volume fintech workloads.
• 3.
• Replication & High Availability — Set up and manage replication (streaming, logical, cluster-based) and ensure business continuity through DR and PITR strategies.
• 4.
• Performance Tuning — Monitor database health, optimize queries, and perform capacity planning to sustain peak performance.
• 5.
• Automation & Scripting — Develop automation scripts (Shell/Python) for database operations, monitoring, and alerting.
• 6.
• Security & Compliance — Manage access control, user roles, and ensure adherence to security best practices and compliance standards.
• 7.
• Incident Management — Troubleshoot and resolve database issues and outages with structured RCA documentation.
• 8.
• Collaboration — Work closely with application and engineering teams to optimize database interactions and system performance.
• 9.
• Documentation — Maintain clear documentation of architecture, configurations, and SOPs.
• 10.
• 24×7 Support — Operate in a round-the-clock production support model with on-call rotations.
• Key skills and experience required: 1.
• Proficiency in at least one of: PostgreSQL, Cassandra, or ClickHouse (multiple is a plus).
• 2.
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, partitioning, replication, and distributed database concepts.
• 3.
• Hands-on experience with SQL, PL/pgSQL, and/or CQL query writing and optimization.
• 4.
• Familiarity with backup/restore, DR, and PITR strategies in production environments.
• 5.
• Working experience in Linux/Unix environments with Shell/Python scripting skills.
• 6.
• Understanding of database security, role-based access control, and compliance frameworks.
• 7.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• 8.
• Ability to work in a 24×7 production support environment.