Senior Database Administrator - Chennai

We are looking for a Senior Database Administrator to join our Product Technology team in Chennai

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Bright-River provides Visual Content services to the larger e-commerce and retail companies around the world. Our 2D and CGI visual experts deliver product visual content daily using our in-house developed platform and applications. Our Business Technology team is a dedicated team of engineers and developers working on our application stack and platform. We are spread across our offices in Chennai, Netherlands, New York and Bangladesh.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Database Administrator to join our technology team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with both traditional private data center databases and modern cloud database management. This role involves defining, deploying, and managing database solutions that support our critical business operations. The candidate should possess a deep understanding of database architecture, performance tuning, security, and scalability in both on-premises and Azure cloud environments.

What are we looking out for from you?

• You get to work in a Product based technology team.
• Don't wait until you are told to do something. Constantly engage with the Product Owner, team leads and understand the needs of the business.
• Passion for your work.
• Understanding the business and gathering requirements.
• Proactively looking for places of improvements.
• Learning new stuff related to your area of expertise is also a part of the job. It's not something you do in your free time.
• Learn constantly and stay up to date with the day to day advancements in your area of expertise.
• Make use of the resources available to you and figure out ways to fulfil the business needs.
  Share what you learn by doing “POC” and “Knowledge Transfer” sessions.
• Don't hesitate to voice out your opinions.
• Be ready to learn from everyone in the team.
• Own the tasks assigned to you.
• Don’t be afraid to take responsibility for things that you feel deserves more attention.
• Think outside of the box.
• Propose new ideas to the management as they occur to you. What's the worst that could happen :)
• Apply what you learn.
• When you see an opportunity to do things better as a team, don't shy away from proposing and setting new standards across the team.
  

Technical and Professional Expertise:

• Proven experience managing databases in both private data centers and cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of database design, security, performance tuning, maintenance, and management.
• Experience with database migration, backup, and disaster recovery planning.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Database Administrator or in a similar role.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with teams across the organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
• Relevant certifications in database administration and cloud platforms are highly valued, with Azure preferred.
• Fluent in English

Key Responsibilities:

• Database Management and Operations:
  • Ensure the integrity, availability, and performance of databases in both private data centers and cloud platforms.
  • Implement and administer MS SQL Server 2008-2019 databases in support of in-house developed and vendor applications.
  • Implement and maintain database security measures, including access controls and vulnerability assessments.
  • Monitor database performance, conduct regular performance tuning, and optimize SQL queries to enhance efficiency.
  • Plan and execute database backup and recovery strategies, ensuring data is secure and recoverable in case of disaster.
• Cloud Database Management:
  • Define and deploy non-relational database solutions on cloud platforms, aligning with best practices for scalability and high availability. Azure experience a plus.
  • Migrate databases from on-premises environments to the cloud, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.
  • Manage and monitor cloud database services, including cost optimization, performance tuning, and security compliance.
• Data Modelling and Architecture:
  • Collaborate with development teams to design and implement database schema's and data models that support application requirements.
  • Advise on the selection of database technologies and architectures for new projects, considering both current and future scalability and performance needs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Work closely with IT operations, software development, and cyber security teams to ensure database environments align with overall IT strategy and compliance requirements.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to developers in database usage, query optimization, and best practices.

Prerogative when you are a Bright-River employee:

• Plenty of room for development and learning on the job under superlative conditions.
• Being part of a structured and aligned team that’s working with the Scaling Up method.
• Joining a growing Business Technology team in a key role. Great opportunity to learn new IT technology.
• The opportunity to be part of a fast-growing international scale-up with offices in 5 cities, across 4 countries and 3 continents.
• Joining a team of passionate. Diligent professionals that also know when and how to relax and have fun.
• You will be rewarded when you are a terrific performer, Friendly and innovative work environment.