Responsibilities:

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<li>Prepare a long-term plan for smooth Database management, including DB architecture to support future initiatives, multi-tenancy, scaling of infrastructure, etc.</li>
</ul>

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<li>Monitor DB health, storage growth, and predict potential performance issues ahead of time.</li>
</ul>

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<li>Query cost analysis and tuning of queries identified during DB performance analysis.</li>
</ul>

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<li>Work with the DB Managed Services vendor to proactively identify DB performance issues and mitigate them.</li>
</ul>

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<li>Work with AWS for regular operational and performance reviews of existing databases.</li>
</ul>

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<li>Develop and update BigBasket-specific standards and check for deviations from the established best practices.</li>
</ul>

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<li>Analyse per DB and per-team costs and help reduce the overall cost for DB setup. Ensure timely setup and renewal of Reservations to reduce cost.</li>
</ul>

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<li>Work with each development team and review and optimize the DB queries over time.</li>
</ul>

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<li>Plan and work on minor and major maintenance activities.</li>
</ul>

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<li>Oversee the activities and performance of the DB Managed Services Vendor</li>
</ul>

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<li>Evaluate and review the monitoring setup, alerts, thresholds, and alert recipients periodically.</li>
</ul>

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<li>Perform regular database upgrades.</li>
</ul>

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<li>Ensure database hardening is carried out periodically and vulnerabilities are eliminated.</li>
</ul>

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<li>Work on Data Security requirements, including Encryption and data sanitisation during Non-Prod DB refresh activities.</li>
</ul>

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<li>Work on user security and handle audit activities.</li>
</ul>

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<li>Evaluate tools and newer capabilities.</li>
</ul>

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<li>Work on preparing best practices for development teams.</li>
</ul>

Requirements:

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<li>Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience.</li>
</ul>

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<li>Experience coding in one or more of the following programming languages: Java, Python, and/or Go.</li>
</ul>

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<li>Experience in algorithms and data structures.</li>
</ul>

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<li>Experience designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems.</li>
</ul>

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<li>Experience with Microservices / Distributed event-based architectures is desired.</li>
</ul>

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<li>Ability to debug, optimize code, and automate routine tasks.</li>
</ul>

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<li>Ability to systematically approach problem-solving and take initiative with a sense of accountability.</li>
</ul>

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<li>Must be able to work independently and enjoy working in a fast-paced start-up environment, and be adept at experimenting with new technologies.</li>
</ul>

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<li>Must have excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills. </li>
</ul>

Senior Database Administrator in Bengaluru (UID-13999)

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