What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cassandra DBA - Support Engineer position at Prodapt?
Overview
Prodapt is the largest specialized player in the Connectedness industry. As an AI-first strategic technology partner, we serve telecom and tech companies that are building networks and shaping the digital experiences of tomorrow. We deliver consulting, managed services, and business reengineering. Our strength comes from being both AI-first and Telco-native. Gartner recognizes Prodapt as a Large, Telecom-Native Regional IT Service Provider. This expertise allows us to provide tailored solutions that directly address industry challenges. Our focus is on being a customer-centric partner, fully aligning with our client's business goals and driving their success at every step. With over 6,000 Prodaptians across 30 countries and backed by the 130-year legacy of the Jhaver Group, Prodapt combines a heritage of excellence with cutting-edge innovation.
We are seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of our databases. This role involves installation, configuration, maintenance, performance monitoring, security, backup and recovery, and troubleshooting. The DBA will work closely with developers and other IT staff to ensure optimal database performance and data integrity.
Responsibilities
Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of cutting-edge MongoDB database clusters that enhance the software products and systems relied upon by a diverse range of users daily.
As a PostgreSQL and MySQL Database Administrator (DBA), you will leverage your advanced expertise in Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL to design and implement powerful database clusters, ensuring efficiency across development, QA, and production environments with a keen focus on performance optimization.
Upgrades of Oracle, PostGre & MySQL, database migrations and updates and application of database patches
Backup and restores, export and import of data to and from Oracle, PostGre & MySQL, run time configuration of Oracle, PostGre & MySQL
Monitoring at server, database, collection level, and using various monitoring tools related to Oracle, PostGre & MySQL,
Ensure the maintenance of high standards and innovative design for physical data storage, along with effective access and security administration practices.
Creates/maintains backup and recovery strategies on database management systems
Supports multiple services and multiple databases of medium complexity with multiple concurrent users, ensuring control, integrity and accessibility of data
Installs, configures and maintains high availability server solutions
Troubleshoots alerts (alert log, jobs, disk group, etc.) and performance issues.
Performs database performance tuning tasks
Implements multiple projects along with the production support,
Requirements
Overall 5-8 years of experience working with information management systems in development, maintenance, administration, database management or related information systems skills.
Minimum 8 years’ of Oracle, PostGre & MySQL database management systems in testing, implementation, maintenance and administration in a multiple platform environment.
Oracle, PostGre & MySQL certified DBA.
Expertise in database/data design and architectural principles and methodologies.
Knowledge of database architecture and its implementation
Good knowledge of PL/SQL programming language
Good knowledge of Instance, database and query tuning to improve the performance of the database/application
Good understanding of Disaster Recovery (DR) methodologies
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner
Ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel
Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks
Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure
Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
Ability to show judgment and initiative and to accomplish job duties
Ability to work independently
Ability to work with others to resolve problems, handle requests or situations
Ability to effectively consult with department managers and leaders
Prodapt is the largest specialized player in the Connectedness industry. As an AI-first strategic technology partner, we serve telecom and tech companies that are building networks and shaping the digital experiences of tomorrow. We deliver consulting, managed services, and business reengineering. Our strength comes from being both AI-first and Telco-native. Gartner recognizes Prodapt as a Large, Telecom-Native Regional IT Service Provider. This expertise allows us to provide tailored solutions that directly address industry challenges. Our focus is on being a customer-centric partner, fully aligning with our client's business goals and driving their success at every step. With over 6,000 Prodaptians across 30 countries and backed by the 130-year legacy of the Jhaver Group, Prodapt combines a heritage of excellence with cutting-edge innovation.
We are seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of our databases. This role involves installation, configuration, maintenance, performance monitoring, security, backup and recovery, and troubleshooting. The DBA will work closely with developers and other IT staff to ensure optimal database performance and data integrity.
Responsibilities
Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of cutting-edge MongoDB database clusters that enhance the software products and systems relied upon by a diverse range of users daily.
As a PostgreSQL and MySQL Database Administrator (DBA), you will leverage your advanced expertise in Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL to design and implement powerful database clusters, ensuring efficiency across development, QA, and production environments with a keen focus on performance optimization.
Upgrades of Oracle, PostGre & MySQL, database migrations and updates and application of database patches
Backup and restores, export and import of data to and from Oracle, PostGre & MySQL, run time configuration of Oracle, PostGre & MySQL
Monitoring at server, database, collection level, and using various monitoring tools related to Oracle, PostGre & MySQL,
Ensure the maintenance of high standards and innovative design for physical data storage, along with effective access and security administration practices.
Creates/maintains backup and recovery strategies on database management systems
Supports multiple services and multiple databases of medium complexity with multiple concurrent users, ensuring control, integrity and accessibility of data
Installs, configures and maintains high availability server solutions
Troubleshoots alerts (alert log, jobs, disk group, etc.) and performance issues.
Performs database performance tuning tasks
Implements multiple projects along with the production support,
Requirements
Overall 5-8 years of experience working with information management systems in development, maintenance, administration, database management or related information systems skills.
Minimum 8 years’ of Oracle, PostGre & MySQL database management systems in testing, implementation, maintenance and administration in a multiple platform environment.
Oracle, PostGre & MySQL certified DBA.
Expertise in database/data design and architectural principles and methodologies.
Knowledge of database architecture and its implementation
Good knowledge of PL/SQL programming language
Good knowledge of Instance, database and query tuning to improve the performance of the database/application
Good understanding of Disaster Recovery (DR) methodologies
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner
Ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel
Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks
Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure
Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
Ability to show judgment and initiative and to accomplish job duties
Ability to work independently
Ability to work with others to resolve problems, handle requests or situations
Ability to effectively consult with department managers and leaders
