Principal Database Administrator

Company Description Evolving Systems supports Communications Service Providers (CSPs) in navigating rapidly changing telecommunications environments driven by innovations such as 5G, IoT, and cloud technologies. With over 35 years of experience, the company delivers proven platforms that help mobile operators streamline (e)SIM lifecycle management, optimize resource planning, and reduce operational costs while increasing revenue. Its solutions enable real-time service activation, secure SIM swap processes, and new upgrade tactics to drive 5G adoption and SIM reactivation. The Evolution customer engagement platform uses machine learning, advanced customer journeys, and gamified loyalty programs to help CSPs build 360° customer profiles and run context-driven campaigns. Evolving Systems technology can be deployed on public cloud for rapid implementation or installed locally in client data centers.

Role Description The Principal Database Administrator role is a full-time, on-site position based in Bangalore Urban. This role is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and maintenance of critical database environments that support Evolving Systems’ telecom platforms and customer engagement solutions. Day-to-day activities include overseeing database performance tuning, capacity planning, backup and recovery strategies, and ensuring high availability and data integrity across production and non-production systems. The Principal Database Administrator will troubleshoot complex database issues, manage replication and clustering configurations, and drive improvements in database architecture and operational processes. This role also involves collaborating with development, infrastructure, and product teams, mentoring other database professionals, and helping define standards, best practices, and security controls for databases.

Qualifications

• Strong Database Administration skills, including managing and maintaining production databases at scale.
• Experience with Database Design and Databases, including schema design, normalization, indexing, and data modeling.
• Advanced Troubleshooting capabilities for performance, reliability, and data integrity issues in complex environments.
• Hands-on experience with Replication, high availability, clustering, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Proficiency with one or more major database platforms (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, NoSQL databases).
• Knowledge of scripting and automation tools to streamline database operations and deployments.
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure and deploying databases in public cloud or hybrid environments.
• Awareness of data security, compliance, and access control best practices.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior database staff.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced certifications in database technologies are an advantage.