Job Description

Application onboarding and configuring of database servers according to best practices.
Designing and maintaining high availability solutions like replication and failover setups is vital to ensure database uptime. Engineers also plan for disaster recovery scenarios to minimize data loss.
Schedule regular backups, test recovery procedures, and ensure data integrity to minimize downtime in case of system failures.
Monitor database performance and identify bottlenecks or areas of improvement. This includes analysing query performance, optimizing database schema, and adjusting server settings to ensure optimal performance.
Keeping PostgreSQL up to date with the latest patches and versions is crucial for security and feature enhancements. Support Engineers plan and execute upgrades carefully to avoid disruptions.
Plan for database growth by assessing current usage patterns and making scaling recommendations.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Relevant working experience in database administration and support
Experience in Oracle, Microsoft SQL, MySQL, Yugabyte and/or PostgreSQL.
Experience in cloud databases (e.g. AWS RDS
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communications and interpersonal skills with stakeholders across levels
Good vendor management skills, and knowledge of industry best practices
Certifications in ITIL and above database technologies will be an advantage


About Virtusa Teamwork, quality of life, professional and personal development: values that Virtusa is proud to embody. When you join us, you join a team of 36,000 people globally that cares about your growth \xe2\x80\x94 one that seeks to provide you with exciting projects, opportunities and work with state of the art technologies throughout your career with us. Great minds, great potential: it all comes together at Virtusa. We value collaboration and the team environment of our company, and seek to provide great minds with a dynamic place to nurture new ideas and foster excellence. Virtusa was founded on principles of equal opportunity for all, and so does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.