IN-Senior Manager || Senior Database Admininstrator & Devops|| IN_IT_ Services CO|| IFS || PAN India

Line Of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in infrastructure focus on designing and implementing robust, secure IT systems that support business operations. They enable the smooth functioning of networks, servers, and data centres to optimise performance and minimise downtime.

In infrastructure engineering at PwC, you will focus on designing and implementing robust and scalable technology infrastructure solutions for clients. Your work will involve network architecture, server management, and cloud computing experience.

*Why Pwc

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. "

Job Description & Summary:

Senior Support Database Administrator (DBA) and DevOps, responsible for managing and maintaining an organization's database systems, ensuring their performance, security, and availability of our data platforms and application delivery pipelines across cloud and on-prem

This role involves working closely with IT teams and stakeholders to design and implement database solutions that align with business needs

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain complex database systems, ensuring their reliability and performance.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime and optimize efficiency.
• Define technical vision and roadmaps for database platforms, CI/CD, infrastructure, observability, and automation.
• Own the production database estate across RDBMS and NoSQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis).
• Architect and operate high-availability and disaster recovery: clustering, replication, sharding, cross-region failover; define and meet RTO/RPO.
• Own CI/CD pipelines and release processes for application and database changes; promote trunk-based development and GitOps.
• Infrastructure as Code for repeatable environments (Terraform, Ansible, Helm/Kustomize); manage multi-account/multi-project governance.
• Operate Kubernetes and container platforms (provisioning, scaling, upgrades, service mesh, secrets management, runtime security).
• Integrate security into the delivery lifecycle (DevSecOps): vulnerability scanning, dependency management, policy-as-code, secrets management.
• Develop and implement database backup, recovery, and security protocols to protect data integrity.
• Collaborate with development teams to design database architecture and integrate new applications.
• Conduct regular database audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Plan and execute database upgrades and migrations with minimal impact on business operations.
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to junior database administrators and IT staff.
• Create and maintain documentation related to database configurations, processes, and policies

Collaborate with development team to support application data needs.

Mandatory Skill Sets:

• Proficiency in database management systems such as SQL Server, MySQL, AWS RDBMS, PostgreSQL, or others
• Deep expertise in at least one major RDBMS (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or Oracle) and one NoSQL technology (e.g., MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra).
• Strong understanding of database architecture, design, and performance tuning.
• Expertise in database security practices and data protection regulations.
• Experience with database backup and recovery strategies.
• DevOps: GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket; Jenkins/GitHub Actions/GitLab CI; Terraform; Ansible; Helm/Kustomize; Kubernetes; Docker; Argo CD/Flux; HashiCorp Vault.
• Strong DevOps/SRE background: CI/CD, Git, infrastructure as code, Kubernetes, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell) for automation tasks.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experienced in Cloud database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database)
• Ensure databases are secure from unauthorized access and vulnerabilities
• Implement security measures to protect database integrity and confidentiality, including encryption, auditing, and access controls
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, processes, and policies
• Ensure databases comply with organizational policies and industry regulations.
• Document database configurations, processes, and procedures for reference and training purposes.

Preferred Skill Sets:

            AWS & Azure Certified Database will added value

• Curiosity: A natural curiosity and eagerness to learn, explore new ideas, and see past the status quo.  
• Collaboration: A natural collaborator, suited to work in a collaborative culture with a diverse and talented team that values collaboration, constructive challenging and mutual respect. ·   
• Challenge: Demonstrates the capability to question and challenge ideas, decisions, and processes in a constructive manner, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation while maintaining respect and professionalism in all interactions.  
• Value Driven: Demonstrates a strong commitment to ethical principles and organizational values, ensuring that all actions and decisions align with the company's mission and integrity standards.  
• Friendly and approachable.  
• Patient and understanding.  
• Resilient and adaptable.  
• Willingness to learn and grow in the Support Team and keep abreast with industry trends

Years Of Experience Required:

10+  years and above.

Education Qualification:

Any Ug/Pg

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor Degree, Master DegreeDegrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

MySQL

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analytical Thinking, Architectural Engineering, Business Continuity, Cloud Architectures, Cloud Compliance, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Migration, Cloud Virtualization, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), Creativity, Data Infrastructure, DevOps Practices, Disaster Recovery, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Google Cloud Platform, Hardware Troubleshooting {+ 39 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date