Senior Database Administrator

The Senior Database Administrator role is a full-time, on-site position based in Lahore, focused on maintaining the availability, performance, and security of critical database systems that support Ellinoix Business Solutions and its clients. This position requires designing and implementing robust database architectures, monitoring and optimizing database performance, managing backup and recovery processes, and configuring replication and high-availability solutions. The role demands close collaboration with development and infrastructure teams to support application deployments while enforcing data governance and security standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, implement, and maintain database architectures to ensure high availability and scalability.
- Monitor database performance and perform tuning to optimize system efficiency.
- Manage backup and recovery operations to safeguard data integrity.
- Configure and maintain replication and high-availability setups across relational database platforms.
- Diagnose and resolve complex database issues in production environments.
- Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to support application releases and updates.
- Enforce data governance policies and security best practices, including role-based access control.
- Document database standards, procedures, and configurations.
- Mentor and guide junior database administrators.
- Contribute to process improvements aimed at enhancing the reliability and scalability of data platforms.

Required Qualifications

- Proven expertise in database administration, including installation, configuration, maintenance, backup, and recovery.
- Strong skills in database design and data modeling to support scalable and secure applications.
- Advanced troubleshooting abilities for diagnosing performance, availability, and data integrity issues.
- Practical experience with replication and high-availability solutions in relational database environments.
- Professional experience with major RDBMS technologies such as SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle, along with proficiency in SQL.
- Solid understanding of database security, compliance requirements, role-based access control, and backup/restore strategies.
- Experience working in enterprise or multi-client environments, preferably supporting HR, payroll, or business operations systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Relevant certifications such as MCDBA or Oracle DBA are considered an advantage.
- Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work on-site in Lahore, engaging closely with various stakeholders.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment supporting critical business functions, with a focus on enhancing database reliability and performance. The Senior Database Administrator will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of data platforms that underpin essential business solutions.