Database administrator (dba)

Database Administrator (DBA)

Location - Mohali, Punjab, India

Experience - 3–5 Years

Role Purpose

Manage, maintain, and optimize database systems supporting Americana's business-critical applications, ensuring high availability, performance, security, and compliance across on-premise and cloud (Azure/Oracle) environments.

Key Responsibilities

Administer and maintain MS SQL Server and Oracle Database instances across production, UAT, and dev environments Monitor database performance, tune queries/indexes, and resolve bottlenecks proactively Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery (DR) strategies; conduct periodic DR drills Implement and maintain database security — user roles, access controls, encryption, audit logging Support Azure SQL Database / Managed Instance provisioning, scaling, and cost optimization Collaborate with application teams (Flutter/. NET/Oracle OIC) on schema design, data modeling, and integration performance Manage patching, version upgrades, and capacity planning Set up and maintain monitoring/alerting (Azure Monitor, SQL Profiler, OEM) for proactive issue detection Support data migration activities during platform modernization projects Maintain documentation: runbooks, SOPs, DR plans, and change records Participate in on-call rotation for production incident support (P1/P2)

Required Skills & Experience

Core DB - MS SQL Server (mandatory); Oracle DB exposure preferred

Cloud - Azure (SQL DB/Managed Instance, Azure Monitor); Oracle Cloud exposure a plus

Skills - Backup/recovery, HA/DR (Always On, replication), performance tuning, T-SQL/PL-SQL

Tools - SSMS, Oracle Enterprise Manager, monitoring/alerting tools

Domain - Retail/QSR or FMCG industry experience preferred (not mandatory)

Soft Skills - Incident ownership, cross-team collaboration, clear documentation habits

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

Exposure to Oracle Fusion HCM/SCM/Finance data structures Scripting for automation (Power Shell/Python) ITIL-based incident/change management exposure Basic understanding of application layer (Flutter/. NET) to support integration troubleshooting

Education & Certifications

B. E./B. Tech/MCA in Computer Science, IT, or related field Certifications (preferred, not mandatory): Microsoft Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300), Oracle OCP