Senior Database Administrator I (Hybrid)

Job Title 

Senior Database Administrator I (Hybrid)

Job Description

For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best in class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.

Our offices in India opened in Bengaluru in 2018. Since then, our team has fueled growth and innovation across the organization, impacting students worldwide. We are eager to grow and expand with skilled professionals like you who use their talent to build solutions, enable effective learning, and improve students’ lives.

The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

The Senior Database Administrator I supports KNA databases to maintain and improve their stability and reliability and responds to and resolves alerts, problems and incidents.  The Senior Database Administrator I must be able to execute periodical and on-demand maintenance tasks and deploy database changes within established standards, processes and policies. The position is expected to be able to work independently and provide guidance to more junior level members of the team, recognize larger problems proactively and work with other teams/team members to resolve them and mentor other database administrators and be cross trained in other technologies used at KNA.

Primary/Key Responsibilities

• Manage databases by designing, installing, configuring and maintaining complex database systems. 

• Monitor database systems for performance issues and implement corrective measures. 

• Optimize queries and database configurations to improve performance. 

• Provide technical guidance and support on database-related developmental tasks. 

• Provide operational support in the management of databases based on a variety of systems, such as VMWare, EC2, Azure VM, WSFC clusters and AO clusters.

• Support the deployment of code and execution of complex tasks on KNA databases, including,but not limited to Application deployments, O/S and databases engines patches and upgrades, Data refreshes in non-production environments and security changes

• Maintain and upgrade DBA tools and settings (proactively or by request) of enterprise monitoring tools.

• Use/Maintain documentation/runbooks related to periodical tasks, like upgrades, environment refresh tool, security changes

• Complete on-call rotations and work outside regular business hours and on weekends.

• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days remote / 2 days in office

• 30-day notification period preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 6+  years of experience in the field 

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Experience with PostgreSQL-Sql Databases on AWS (RDS).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Mongo or MySql is a plus.

• Experience with monitoring tools like DPA,Dynatrace.

• Azure/AWS or Any other DB Architect certification is a plus.

• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) is a plus.

Beyond base salary, our comprehensive total rewards package includes:

Hybrid work model provides a flexible work/life balance
Voluntary Provident Fund is an additional voluntary contribution scheme associated with the statutory Employee Provident Fund (EPF)
Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment
Generous Paid Time Off includes National holidays(10), Earned leaves(15), sick leave(12), plus one (1) volunteer day to participate and give back to our local communities
Gratuity is applicable upon completion of 5 years as per the Gratuity Act

We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment where every employee can thrive. You can learn more about our full benefits package and total rewards philosophy here.

At Kaplan, we believe in attracting, rewarding, and retaining exceptional talent. Our compensation philosophy is designed to be competitive within the market, reflecting the value we place on the skills, experience, and contributions of our employees, while taking into account labor market trends and total rewards. The specific compensation offered will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, and market data
 

Location

Bangalore, KA, India

Additional Locations 

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area 

Business Unit

00072 Kaplan Test Prep

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.  There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.