Database Administrator

16 hours ago

Pakistan VentureDive Full time 500,000 - 1,500,000 per year
Job Brief
We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator to join our team under the direction of the Database Architect Lead. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with enterprise databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and MongoDB, and will contribute to the design, implementation, optimization, and support of mission-critical database systems across Telecom and Digital Financial Services (DFS) environments. The role involves ensuring high availability, scalability, performance tuning, and data reliability, as well as participation in database unification, modernization, and migration projects, including cloud-based database deployments.

VentureDive Overview
Founded in 2012 by veteran technology entrepreneurs from MIT and Stanford, VentureDive is the fastest-growing technology company in the region that develops and invests in products and solutions that simplify and improve the lives of people worldwide. We aspire to create a technology organization and an entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region that is recognized as second to none in the world.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Install, configure, and maintain MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and MongoDB databases across development, staging, and production environments.
  • Implement High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions using technologies such as MySQL InnoDB Cluster, Group Replication, Oracle Data Guard, PostgreSQL Patroni or EFM, and SQL Server Always On.
  • Manage and support cloud-hosted databases such as AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, Oracle Cloud Database, or Google Cloud SQL.
  • Perform database backup and recovery, ensuring zero data loss and minimal downtime (RPO/RTO objectives).
  • Optimize database performance using query tuning, indexing strategies, memory optimization, and workload balancing.
  • Manage transactional and analytical workloads (OLTP and OLAP) efficiently across distributed and hybrid environments.
  • Participate in database migrations and data unification projects (e.g., MSSQL → MySQL, MariaDB → MySQL).
  • Work closely with application and infrastructure teams to design robust database architectures that meet business performance goals.
  • Implement monitoring and alerting systems for proactive database health management.
  • Ensure security, auditing, and compliance across all database platforms.
  • Create technical documentation, SOPs, and architecture diagrams for database deployments.
Required Experience & Qualification:
  • 2–4 years of experience in database administration.
  • Strong expertise in MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Hands-on experience with HA/DR implementation, replication, and clustered environments.
  • Experience managing cloud-based databases (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Oracle Cloud, or GCP SQL).
  • Proficiency in SQL, performance tuning, and query optimization.
  • Experience with Linux systems (Red Hat, Oracle Linux, CentOS, SUSE) and Windows Server for SQL Server environments.
  • Familiarity with shell scripting, automation, and monitoring tools.
  • Understanding of data modeling, partitioning, and storage optimization.
  • Experience in data warehouse management and real-time replication (e.g., Oracle GoldenGate, SQL Server Replication).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Certifications in Oracle (OCP / Autonomous Database) and MySQL administration.
  • Experience working with cloud database services (AWS, Azure, or Oracle Cloud).
Soft Skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to manage priorities in fast-paced production environments.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive in issue resolution.
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
What we look for beyond required skills
In order to thrive at VentureDive, you
…are intellectually smart and curious
…have the passion for and take pride in your work
…deeply believe in VentureDive's mission, vision, and values
…have a no-frills attitude
…are a collaborative team player
…are ethical and honest

Are you ready to put your ideas into products and solutions that will be used by millions?
You will find VentureDive to be a quick pace, high standards, fun and a rewarding place to work at. Not only will your work reach millions of users world-wide, you will also be rewarded with competitive salaries and benefits. If you think you have what it takes to be a VenDian, come join us ... we're having a ball    

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