Senior Cloud DBA – PostgreSQL & Databricks Lakehouse

Job Title: Senior Cloud Database Administrator (Cloud DBA)Experience: 4-10 YearsEmployment Type: Full-Time

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Database Administrator (Cloud DBA) with deep expertise in PostgreSQL, Databricks Lakehouse, and cloud database modernization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, administering, optimizing, and modernizing enterprise database platforms while ensuring high availability, performance, security, and scalability across cloud environments.

The role requires strong experience with Azure Database for PostgreSQL, Databricks Lakehouse, Apache Airflow, Azure Data Factory (ADF), real-time data streaming, and DevOps automation. The successful candidate will play a key role in cloud migration, database optimization, and building reliable, cloud-native data platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, administer, and optimize enterprise PostgreSQL databases across cloud platforms.

Lead database modernization initiatives, including migration of on-premises databases to cloud-native PostgreSQL environments.

Design and manage scalable Databricks Lakehouse architectures using Delta Lake and the Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold).

Administer cloud database platforms including:

Azure Database for PostgreSQL

AWS RDS PostgreSQL

Google Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL

Build and maintain high-performance ETL/ELT workflows using:

Azure Data Factory (ADF)

Databricks Workflows

Apache Airflow

Design and support real-time data processing solutions using:

Apache Kafka

Event-driven architectures

Streaming data pipelines

Monitor database performance and optimize:

Query execution

Indexing strategies

Partitioning

Replication

Backup and recovery

Resource utilization

Implement high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), backup, and business continuity strategies.

Develop database automation scripts for provisioning, monitoring, maintenance, and deployments.

Collaborate with Data Engineers, Solution Architects, DevOps, and Application teams to support enterprise data platforms.

Implement database security, encryption, auditing, and compliance best practices.

Design and maintain monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability solutions for database environments.

Support production environments by troubleshooting performance issues, resolving incidents, and conducting root cause analysis.

Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines to automate database deployments and configuration management.

Mentor junior DBAs and establish database administration standards and best practices.

Required QualificationsEducation

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience

7–10 years of experience as a Database Administrator (DBA) or Cloud Database Engineer.

Strong experience administering enterprise PostgreSQL environments.

Experience supporting cloud-native database platforms and modernization initiatives.

Experience working with large-scale enterprise data platforms.

Required Technical SkillsDatabase Administration

Strong expertise in:

PostgreSQL Administration

Database Installation & Configuration

Performance Tuning

Query Optimization

Indexing

Partitioning

Replication

Backup & Recovery

High Availability (HA)

Disaster Recovery (DR)

Cloud Database Platforms

Hands-on experience with:

Azure Database for PostgreSQL

AWS RDS PostgreSQL

Google Cloud SQL

Cloud database migration and modernization

Databricks & Lakehouse

Strong experience with:

Databricks Lakehouse Architecture

Delta Lake

Medallion Framework

Databricks Workflows

Data Lakehouse optimization

Data Integration & Orchestration

Experience with:

Azure Data Factory (ADF)

Apache Airflow

Workflow orchestration

ETL/ELT pipeline development

Data integration frameworks

Real-Time Data Processing

Experience with:

Apache Kafka

Event Streaming

Streaming data pipelines

Event-driven architectures

Real-time data processing

DevOps & Automation

Strong experience with:

CI/CD pipelines

GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar tools

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, or equivalent)

Scripting and automation

Version control

Programming & Scripting

Experience with:

SQL

Python

Bash/Shell scripting

PowerShell (Preferred)

Monitoring & Security

Experience implementing:

Database monitoring

Logging and alerting

Performance monitoring

Database security

Encryption

Auditing

Compliance controls

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with enterprise cloud migration and modernization projects.

Experience with multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).

Knowledge of Data Governance and Metadata Management.

Experience supporting AI/ML-ready data platforms and advanced analytics environments.

Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerized database deployments.

Azure, PostgreSQL, Databricks, or cloud platform certifications.

Experience working in Agile and DevOps environments.

Key Competencies

PostgreSQL Database Administration

Cloud Database Modernization

Databricks Lakehouse

Delta Lake Architecture

Database Performance Tuning

ETL/ELT Orchestration

Azure Data Factory

Apache Airflow

Apache Kafka & Event Streaming

High Availability & Disaster Recovery

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

CI/CD & DevOps

Database Security & Compliance

Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

Role Outcomes

The successful candidate will:

Modernize enterprise database platforms for cloud-native environments.

Build secure, scalable, and highly available PostgreSQL database solutions.

Enable efficient data engineering through Databricks Lakehouse and automated orchestration.

Improve operational excellence through performance tuning, monitoring, and DevOps automation.

Support enterprise analytics, real-time data processing, and AI-ready data platforms with reliable database services.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Noida, Uttar Pradesh (Noida)

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