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We are seeking an experienced Database Engineer / DBA with strong expertise in database administration and development, particularly on AWS RDS. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL, along with a strong focus on performance optimisation, reliability, and scalability of database systems in production environments. Responsibilities : Administer, monitor, and maintain AWS RDS databases across development, staging, and production environments. Design, develop, and support database solutions using MS SQL Server and PostgreSQL. Perform SQL query optimisation, indexing, and performance tuning to improve application efficiency and scalability. Manage database availability, backups, restores, replication, and disaster recovery strategies. Troubleshoot database performance issues, locks, deadlocks, and resource bottlenecks. Work closely with application developers to support database design, schema changes, and release deployments. Implement database security best practices, including access controls, encryption, and compliance standards. Automate routine DBA tasks and monitoring wherever possible. Participate in production support, incident resolution, and root cause analysis. Requirements : Strong experience as a Database Engineer / DBA with hands-on database development exposure. Deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL. Practical, hands-on experience managing databases on AWS RDS. Proven skills in SQL optimisation, performance tuning, and query analysis. Strong understanding of database architecture, indexing strategies, and execution plans. Experience supporting high-availability and mission-critical database systems. Familiarity with SDLC, Agile methodologies, and production support processes. Experience with database migrations to AWS RDS. Exposure to automation using scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, or Bash). Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools for databases. Experience working in cloud-native or DevOps-enabled environments. .
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
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