Senior Database Engineer

Database Engineer
Remote
Work Timings - CEST - (11AM to 8 PM IST)
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Non Negotiables:
Must be exceptionally good in English communication
Must be proactive and a good leader
Must have DevOps experience in terms of creating infrastructure as code, using terraform.
Summary
We are seeking a skilled Database Engineer (DBE) to support our client in the administration and optimisation of their database infrastructure.
The DBE will be responsible for ensuring high performance, availability, and security of SQL Server.
The role will also involve direct support for strategic projects, migrations, and incident resolution.
Key Responsibilities
Database Administration
Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases.
Nice to Have: Install, configure, and maintain MongoDB & Cassandra databases.
Ensure performance, security, and availability.
Maintain documentation of actions and compliance reports.
Performance Tuning
Conduct performance tuning and optimisation of SQL queries.
Lead complex workflows including query tuning and data migrations.
On-Call Support
Participate in weekly on-call rotations for incident resolution.
Provide support during business hours and out-of-hours periods (with advance notice).
Project Support
Provide tactical planning and strategic execution for upcoming database-related projects.
Support SQL Server 2022 instance setup and database migration to cloud-managed services.
Secure Migrations
Support secure migration of data to cloud environments.
Document issues, solutions, and post-migration performance.
Skills & Qualifications
Proven experience with SQL Server administration
Expertise in performance tuning and database security
Experience in cloud database migration
Excellent communication and documentation skills (in English)
Ability to participate in on-call support rotations
Nice to have: Proven experience with MongoDB / Cassandra administration

Work arrangement
Yes