Key Responsibilities: 

● Database Administration & Optimization: 

○ Manage, optimize, and monitor MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Redis databases to ensure high availability and peak performance across the application stack. ○ Perform routine database tuning and optimization tasks, including indexing, query optimization, and system resource utilization improvements. 

○ Ensure proper database configuration, performance monitoring, and 

troubleshooting to maintain the efficiency and stability of production systems. ● High Availability & Disaster Recovery: 

○ Design, implement, and manage high-availability and disaster recovery strategies for databases, ensuring uninterrupted service for our SaaS platform. 

○ Maintain and monitor database replication (e.g., Master-Slave, MongoDB ReplicaSets), failover mechanisms, and backup strategies. 

● Security & Compliance: 

○ Develop and enforce database security policies to safeguard sensitive financial data, ensuring compliance with industry regulations (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR). 

○ Perform regular security audits and vulnerability assessments on the database systems. 

○ Ensure proper database encryption and manage access controls to maintain data integrity and confidentiality. 

● Collaboration with Development & DevOps Teams: 

○ Work closely with development and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration of database systems with application code and deployment pipelines. 

○ Collaborate on database schema design, new features, and continuous improvement efforts. 

○ Assist in database troubleshooting, query optimization, and support for ongoing application enhancements. 

● Capacity Planning & Performance Scaling: 

○ Proactively monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to scale database systems to handle increasing user traffic and data growth. 

○ Assist in database migrations, upgrades, and the introduction of new database technologies when appropriate. 

● Documentation & Best Practices: 

○ Document database configurations, performance tuning guidelines, and troubleshooting procedures. 

○ Establish and follow best practices for database management, backup, recovery, and performance tuning across the team.

Required Skills and Qualifications: 

● Experience: 

○ 6+ years of experience in database administration with hands-on experience managing enterprise-level databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis) in a SaaS or fintech environment. 

○ Strong experience in high-availability, disaster recovery, and database performance tuning in a production environment. 

● Technical Expertise: 

○ Deep knowledge of database design, indexing strategies, query optimization, and performance tuning for MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Redis. 

○ Experience managing replication, sharding, and clustering strategies for high availability and fault tolerance in distributed database systems. 

○ Advanced understanding of database backup strategies, restoration procedures, and failover techniques. 

○ Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their database services (e.g., RDS, MongoDB Atlas). 

● SaaS & Fintech Experience: 

○ Experience working in a SaaS-based application environment and understanding the performance, scalability, and compliance needs of a fintech platform. 

○ Knowledge of financial services or fintech-related database requirements, such as secure transactions, audit logs, and regulatory compliance. 

● Automation & Scripting Skills: 

○ Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, or Perl) to automate common database management tasks. 

○ Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines for database automation and continuous integration. 

● Security & Compliance: 

○ Strong understanding of database security best practices, including data encryption, authentication, and auditing. 

○ Basic idea with regulatory compliance frameworks like PCI-DSS, SOC 2, GDPR, and their implications on database management. 

● Problem Solving & Analytical Skills: 

○ Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to analyze complex database issues. ○ Excellent problem-solving skills, particularly in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments.