India - Database Administrator (Remote)

Who are Inchcape?

At Inchcape, our vision is to have a connected world, in which our customers trade successfully and make better decisions in every port, everywhere. We use technology and our global network to help our partners connect to a smoother, smarter ocean.

Inchcape combines its worldwide infrastructure with local expertise through our global network of over 250 proprietary offices, across 70 countries and a team of more than 3,000 committed professionals. Our diverse global customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organizations.

We have an ambitious growth model and a career here is certainly going to be a rewarding one that will allow you to bring your skills & experience. We embrace change and are open to new thinking and pushing for positive change in our industry.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Database Administrator in our Global IT Team. We are seeking a skilled and motivated PostgreSQL RDS Database Administrator (DBA) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the performance, availability,and security of our databases. You will work closely with our development and operations teams to optimize database performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement best practices.

Key Responsibilities:
• Install, configure, and maintain PostgreSQL databases on Amazon RDS.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, including query tuning and indexing.
• Perform regular backups and implement disaster recovery plans.
• Ensure database security and compliance with industry standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues in a timely manner.
• Plan and execute database upgrades and migrations.
• Document database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Stay up-to-date with PostgreSQL and RDS developments to apply best practices.

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a PostgreSQL Database Administrator.
• Strong SQL skills and proficiency in database performance tuning.
• Experience with database security, backup, and recovery strategies.
• Familiarity with AWS services and infrastructure.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• AWS and PostgreSQL certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Database - Specialty, PostgreSQL Certified Administrator) is a plus

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