Marlabs designs and develops digital solutions with data at the center. We leverage our deep data expertise and cutting-edge technology to empower businesses with actionable insights and achieve improved digital outcomes.
Location: Various Locations in the United States (Remote & On-site)
Experience Level: Fresher to 3+ Years
Job Summary
We are seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, secure, and optimize databases for high availability and performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in database management, performance tuning, backup & recovery, and SQL query optimization.
This role is open to freshers eager to start a career in database management as well as experienced professionals looking to advance in database administration.
Key Responsibilities
1. Database Installation & Configuration
- Install, configure, and upgrade database servers (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, etc.).
- Ensure databases are optimized for speed, reliability, and security.
2. Performance Tuning & Optimization
- Monitor database performance, index tuning, and query optimization.
- Implement caching, partitioning, and load balancing techniques.
- Troubleshoot slow queries and database bottlenecks.
3. Backup & Disaster Recovery
- Develop and maintain backup & recovery strategies to prevent data loss.
- Ensure databases comply with disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
- Test database restores and failover mechanisms regularly.
4. Security & Compliance Management
- Implement database security policies, user roles, and access controls.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2, and other data security regulations.
- Monitor for unauthorized access, threats, and vulnerabilities.
5. Database Maintenance & Automation
- Automate routine DBA tasks using scripts and database management tools.
- Perform regular database health checks and integrity tests.
- Work closely with developers, DevOps, and IT teams to optimize workflows.
Requirements
Experience Level
- Fresher: Strong understanding of databases and SQL fundamentals.
- Experienced (1-3+ years): Hands-on experience with database performance tuning, security, and high-availability architectures.
Skills & Qualifications
- Proficiency in SQL, NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.).
- Knowledge of database replication, clustering, and sharding.
- Experience with cloud databases (AWS RDS, Google Cloud SQL, Azure SQL, etc.).
- Familiarity with database monitoring tools (Nagios, SolarWinds, New Relic, etc.).
- Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell are a plus.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Certifications such as Oracle DBA, Microsoft SQL Server DBA, AWS Database Specialty are a plus.
Salary & Benefits
- Entry-Level (Fresher): $70,000–$90,000 per year
- Experienced (1-3+ years): $90,000–$130,000 per year
- Flexible work arrangements, remote work options, bonuses, paid certifications
Work Locations
Opportunities available in major tech hubs in the U.S., including:
- San Francisco, CA
- Seattle, WA
- New York, NY
- Chicago, IL
- Austin, TX
- Remote (Work from Home options available)
Job Features
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