Database Administrator - NoSQL (8-12 yrs)

Responsibilities :

- Design, implement, and manage NoSQL databases (Couchbase, MongoDB, CosmosDB) and ElasticSearch within the Microsoft Azure Cloud environment.

- Perform database administration tasks, including :

1. Installation, configuration, and upgrades.

2. Performance tuning and optimization (indexing, query optimization, data partitioning).

3. Database monitoring and alerting.

4. Backup and recovery procedures.

5. Security and access control.

- Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, including performance bottlenecks, data corruption, and security breaches.

- Work closely with development teams to optimize data models, ensure data integrity, and improve application performance.

- Develop and implement best practices for database administration and data management.

- Stay current with the latest advancements in NoSQL database technologies and cloud computing.

- Participate in on-call rotation for database support.

Qualifications :

- 8+ years of experience in Database, Data Management, or Engineering roles.

- 6+ years of progressive experience in high volume/high transaction data administration, with at least 3 years working with Microsoft Azure Cloud technologies.

- 6+ years of experience managing NoSQL databases such as Couchbase, MongoDB, CosmosDB.

- 2+ years of experience in ElasticSearch.

- 6+ years of experience in performance tuning and database monitoring utilizing techniques with query analysis, indexes, statistics, execution plans.

- Prior experience working with large (2TB+) transactional databases and across a large environment with hundreds to thousands of databases in-scope.

- Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash) is a plus.

- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred