Database Administrator

Do you want to join the team:

  • that has some of the most brilliant engineers of our country?
  • that builds and maintains products for some of the most prominent brands globally?
  • that plays with state-of-the-art technologies, such as Kafka, Kubernetes, AR/VR, AI/ML, Blockchain, etc?

If your answer is YES, please read on.

Astha IT produces solutions for globally prominent names like Transcom Group, University of Hawaii, MIT, SaaS Ventures, Meriton Australia (a Fortune-500 company) and the United States Department of Defense (DoD).
We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator with 6+ years of hands-on experience in managing and optimizing databases, with strong expertise in PostgreSQL, MSSQL, or Oracle.
Our team members work with speed and efficiency to deliver the highest quality of work. We are looking for someone who is passionate about their client’s business, and ready to work on exciting projects with Fortune 500 companies and Silicon Valley startups, with great rates and zero hassles. If you are looking for a place to advance your career, enhance your skill set, and build connections around the globe, Astha IT is right for you.

Position: Full-time

Vacancy: 1

Job Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and maintain database structures that ensure data integrity, efficiency, and scalability, including ER modeling, normalization, and partitioning strategies.
  • Administer and optimize databases (PostgreSQL, MSSQL, Oracle) to ensure high performance, security, and reliability.
  • Manage backups, restores, and recovery plans to safeguard data and maintain availability.
  • Develop and enforce database standards and best practices, ensuring consistent management and security of data.
  • Monitor and tune database performance, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, performing root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
  • Implement replication and high-availability configurations as required for business continuity.
  • Collaborate with development teams to optimize queries, review schema changes, and support application performance.
  • Plan and execute database upgrades and migrations, minimizing downtime and disruption.
  • Document database architectures, processes, and procedures for ongoing maintenance and support.
  • Participate in agile development cycles, providing guidance on database design and related tasks.
  • Support data operations, including executing SQL queries and data cleansing for non-technical stakeholders.

Technical Requirements:

  • Proven expertise in relational databases, including PostgreSQL, MSSQL, or Oracle, with advanced knowledge of features such as indexing, partitioning, and clustering.
  • Strong understanding of database design principles, including ER modeling, normalization, and schema optimization.
  • Hands-on experience with backup, restore, and recovery processes to ensure data integrity and availability.
  • Advanced SQL skills, including stored procedures, functions, triggers, and performance tuning.
  • Familiarity with ETL processes and database integration workflows.
  • Experience with database administration and monitoring tools, such as pgAdmin, SQL Server Management Studio, Nagios, or equivalent.
  • Exposure to NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, CouchDB, Neo4J) is a plus.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
  • Proven ability to manage database projects independently and collaboratively, taking ownership of tasks and initiatives.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with development teams and business stakeholders.
  • 6+ years of experience as a Database Administrator or in a related role.

Academic Requirements:

Not much. If you can fulfill the aforementioned skill requirements, we don’t care about the academic backgrounds. Your skills matter. Certificates and CGPA are secondary.

But if you have a degree (Bachelors or Masters) in CS / CSC / CSE / Software Engineering, it’s a plus of course.

All we need from you is a super-hungry learning habit and a geeky-techie spirit.

If you have a strong portfolio of complex applications/software/tools that you worked on, that would be terrific.

Experience Requirements:

6 years and above.
Younger candidates who do not meet the experience requirements but possess good skills may apply as well.

Monthly Salary:

BDT 100K-150K.

Other Benefits:

Please read here: https://ait.inc/career
Check out our life at work: https://ait.inc/culture

Last Date of Application: 13/11/2025

Application Procedure:

Please email your resume to jobs@asthait.com along with a proper subject line, and a well-written cover letter. Clearly mention the number of years of your professional career, and your expected monthly salary.