Position:                      Database Administrator (DBA)

No. of Positions           1

Overview

The Database Administrator (DBA) will be responsible for managing and optimizing the databases supporting the MY Bharat Platform. The role involves overseeing database provisioning, performance tuning, backups, high availability, and security. The ideal candidate will have experience with cloud-native databases, particularly Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, and Redshift, and will ensure the integrity, reliability, and scalability of data infrastructure for both web and mobile applications.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage and maintain production and development databases on RDS, DynamoDB, and Redshift.
2. Ensure database availability, performance, and security across environments.
3. Design and implement efficient schemas, indexes, queries, and procedures to optimize database performance.
4. Set up and manage backups, disaster recovery plans, and data replication across environments.
5. Monitor database health and implement proactive measures to prevent downtime or data loss.
6. Work closely with development teams to support database needs and troubleshoot data-related issues.
7. Assist in data migration, transformation, and ETL processes across modules.
8. Implement and maintain role-based access control and encryption mechanisms (e.g., AES-256).
9. Manage database logs and integrate monitoring tools like ELK Stack and OpenSearch.
10. Support DevOps in implementing CI/CD pipelines with database versioning and rollback capabilities.
11. Perform audits, ensure compliance with data governance standards, and optimize cost for cloud resource usage.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in database administration and data management, preferably in large-scale applications.
• Experience managing databases on Cloud and working with cloud-native tools.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency in SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, and Redshift.
• Experience with RDS, database tuning, scaling, and optimization strategies.
• Familiarity with data encryption, Keycloak/JWT-based security, and secure access policies.
• Working knowledge of Docker, Jenkins, Git, and automated deployment workflows.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of data modeling, ETL design, and data warehousing principles.
• Ability to collaborate across development, DevOps, and analytics teams in agile environments.

Consolidated Remuneration:

• Consolidated remuneration shall be commensurate with qualifications and experience within the approved project norms.

General Conditions applicable to all applicants covered under this advertisement:

1. Those candidates, who are already in regular or contractual employment under Central / State Government, Public Sector Undertakings or Autonomous Bodies, are expected to apply through proper channel or attach a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from the employer concerned with the application OR produce No Objection Certificate at the time of interview.
2. Digital India Corporation reserves the right to fill all or some or none of the positions advertised without assigning any reason as it deems fit.
3. Candidates shall disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest with Digital India Corporation or its projects.
4. Selected candidate shall furnish an Integrity and Vigilance Declaration and shall be required to maintain highest standards of ethics.
5. Any candidate found debarred, blacklisted or convicted of offences involving moral turpitude shall not be eligible.
6. The positions are purely temporary in nature for the project of Digital India Corporation and the appointees shall not derive any right or claim for permanent appointment at Digital India Corporation or on any vacancies existing or that shall be advertised for recruitment by Digital India Corporation in future.
7. Appointment shall remain subject to verification of educational qualifications, previous employment, antecedents and character.
8. If any information furnished by the candidate is found false or suppressed at any stage, candidature/appointment shall stand cancelled without notice.
9. Selection shall be made by a duly constituted Selection Committee as approved by the Competent Authority of DIC.
10. Personal information shall be processed solely for recruitment purposes in accordance with applicable laws.
11. Digital India Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
12. The maximum age shall be as on the last date of receipt of the applications. Screening of applications will be based on qualifications, age academic record and relevant experience. The designation of the selected candidates shall be mapped as per the existing designation policy of DIC.
13. In case of a query, the following officer may be contacted

Ms. Vinaya Viswanathan

Head - HR

Digital India Corporation

Electronics Niketan Annexe,6 CGO,

Complex Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003

Tel.: ‎+91 120 654 0800