Online applications are Database Administrator at DIC, MeitY for the UMANG 2.0 project. Check the eligibility and other details below!
About DIC
Digital India Corporation has been set up by the ‘Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology. The government of India needs to innovate, develop, and deploy ICT and other emerging technologies for the benefit of the common man. It is a ‘not for profit’ Company under Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013. The Company has been spearheading the Digital India programme of the Government of India and is involved in promoting the use of technology for e-Governance/e-Health / Telemedicine, e-agriculture, ePayments, etc.
The Digital India programme promotes safety and security concerns of the growing cashless economy and addresses challenges confronting its wider acceptance. It also promotes innovation and evolves models for the empowerment of citizens through Digital initiatives and promotes participatory governance and citizen engagement across the government through various platforms, including social media.
Project Details
Digital India Corporation is currently inviting applications for the following positions purely on Contract/
Consolidated basis for UMANG 2.0 project.
Job Details
As a Database Administrator (DBA), you will be critical in designing, implementing, and maintaining database solutions using Redis and PostgreSQL technologies. Your responsibilities will encompass various tasks, from database design and optimization to ensuring data security and integrity. You will collaborate closely with the web development team to develop backend solutions seamlessly integrating with frontend web executions. Quality control checks on source code generated by other developers will be part of your routine, ensuring adherence to database policies, procedures, and standards.
Roles Responsibilities
- Design and Implementation: Create database objects such as tables, views, sequences, synonyms, and indexes using Redis and PostgreSQL tools like SQL Plus and SQL Developer. Ensure data integrity by implementing integrity constraints and database triggers.
- Advanced PL/SQL Programming: Utilize advanced features of Redis or PostgreSQL for PL/SQL programming, including working with records, collections, ref cursors, nested tables, and dynamic SQL. This involves writing efficient and optimized code to meet business requirements.
- Performance Tuning: Perform performance tuning for PostgreSQL RDBMS by explaining plans and hints. Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks to ensure optimal database performance and responsiveness.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with the web development team to develop backend solutions
that align with front-end web executions. Ensure seamless integration between the frontend and backend systems, optimizing data flow and processing. - Quality Control: Conduct Quality Control checks on source code generated by other developers, ensuring compliance with database policies, procedures, and standards. Review and provide feedback on database-related code changes to maintain quality and consistency.
- Database Management: Utilize AWS RDS and PostgreSQL for database management, including provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance. Determine, enforce, and document database policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistency and security.
- Data Security and Integrity: Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy, and integrity. Implement encryption, access controls, and auditing mechanisms to safeguard sensitive data and comply with regulatory requirements.
- Monitoring and Maintenance: Monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply
new patches and versions when required. Proactively identify and address potential issues to maintain high availability and reliability of database systems.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Experience
3+ years of proven experience as a Database Administrator (DBA) with expertise in Oracle or PostgreSQL databases.
Desired Skill Sets
- Strong SQL and PL/SQL programming proficiency, with experience in advanced features and optimization techniques.
- Hands-on experience with database design, implementation, performance tuning, and maintenance.
- Familiarity with AWS RDS and cloud-based database management.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Knowledge of database security best practices and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools – Git.
- Experience working for a government set-up/ project is desirable.
- Professional certifications would be a plus.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can directly apply through this link.
Location
The place of posting shall be in New Delhi but transferable to project locations of Digital India Corporation as per the existing policy of Digital India Corporation.
General Conditions
- Those candidates who are already in regular or contractual employment under Central / State Government, Public Sector Undertakings or Autonomous Bodies are expected to apply through proper channels or attach a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from the employer concerned with the application OR
produce a No Objection Certificate at the time of the interview. - Digital India Corporation reserves the right to fill all or some or none of the positions advertised without
assigning any reason as it deems fit. - The positions are purely temporary in nature for the project of Digital India Corporation and the
appointees shall not derive any right or claim for a permanent appointment at Digital India Corporation or on any vacancies existing, or that shall be advertised for recruitment by Digital India Corporation in
future. - Digital India Corporation reserves the right to terminate the appointments of all positions with a notice
of one month or without notice by paying one month’s salary in lieu of the notice period. - The maximum age shall be as of the last date of receipt of the applications. Screening of applications
will be based on qualifications, age, academic record and relevant experience. - In case of a query, the following officer may be contacted.
