Zepto is one of the fastest-growing quick-commerce startups, delivering groceries and essentials in record time. As we continue our rapid expansion, we rely on cutting-edge technology and infrastructure to support millions of users and transactions daily. We are seeking a highly skilled Database Architect to help design and optimize our database systems to keep pace with our growth and innovation.

Role Overview:

As a Senior DBA at Zepto, you will be responsible for architecting, scaling, and optimizing PostgreSQL/Nosql database systems to ensure high performance, availability, and scalability. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build reliable database solutions that power Zepto's high-throughput applications and ensure seamless customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

● Database Architecture & Design: Lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance PostgreSQL/MongoDB databases that support Zepto’s rapid growth and evolving business needs.

● Performance Optimization: Analyze, optimize, and tune PostgreSQL/MongoDB databases for performance, including query optimization, indexing strategies, partitioning, and efficient use of resources.

● High Availability & Disaster Recovery: Architect solutions that guarantee high availability, disaster recovery, and data consistency with minimal downtime.

● Data Modeling: Design and implement efficient and scalable data models that meet business requirements and ensure data integrity.

● Scalability: Develop and implement strategies to scale PostgreSQL/MongoDB databases to handle millions of transactions and concurrent users across distributed systems.

● Automation & Monitoring: Implement automation tools and processes for database provisioning, scaling, and monitoring to ensure peak performance and uptime.

● Security: Ensure robust database security by implementing access controls, encryption, and auditing to protect sensitive data.

● Collaboration: Work closely with the engineering, DevOps, and product teams to integrate database solutions with the overall platform architecture.

● Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior database administrators and engineers, providing expertise on best practices, optimization, and scaling techniques.

Required Qualifications:

● Experience: 5+ years of experience with MongoDB & Nosql databases in high-traffic, mission-critical environments.

● Database Architecture: Strong experience designing and scaling MongoDB databases for high-performance, high-availability systems.

● Optimization Skills: Expertise in query optimization, indexing strategies, and database performance tuning in MongoDB

● Cloud & Distributed Systems: Proven experience deploying and managing MongoDB in cloud environments (AWS) and working with distributed systems.

● High Availability: Experience with replication, clustering, and failover solutions to ensure database reliability.

● Automation & Scripting: Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) and experience with infrastructure automation tools like Terraform and Ansible.

● Data Security: In-depth understanding of database security best practices, including encryption and access management.

● Scaling & Monitoring: Hands-on experience with database monitoring tools and scaling strategies for growing user bases.

Preferred Qualifications:

● Experience with MongoDB

● Knowledge of containerized environments like Kubernetes and deploying PostgreSQL/MongoDB within them.

● Familiarity with ETL processes, real-time data analytics, and data warehousing.

● Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment, managing rapid infrastructure growth.

Why Join Zepto:

● Be part of a rapidly growing, innovative quick-commerce company disrupting the industry.

● Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with talented and motivated colleagues.

● Competitive compensation, including stock options, and comprehensive benefits.

● Opportunity to build cutting-edge systems that will impact millions of users.