Minimum of five years of professional experience in database administration, engineering, or management roles.
Proven background in cloud operations, data platform management, infrastructure support, or managed services, with direct involvement in live production systems.
Hands-on expertise with at least one major public cloud provider’s managed database services, including leading complex troubleshooting and administration tasks for production databases.
Solid understanding of SQL and core database concepts such as indexing, query optimization, locking, concurrency control, transactions, replication, high availability, backup and recovery methods, and capacity planning.
Direct experience managing or supporting relational database systems like SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, or Oracle within cloud-managed environments or comparable production settings.
Track record of leading incident resolution, performance optimization, backup validation, failover preparedness, patching strategies, and operational changes in production databases.
Demonstrated experience with cloud database security practices, including encryption, private networking, access controls, auditing, network security policies, and compliance with operational standards.

Experience working in managed services, consulting, or multi-client support environments, particularly with enterprise clients using cloud-native database solutions.
Familiarity with multiple public cloud database platforms or service models, including relational, NoSQL, distributed, caching, analytics, or serverless databases.
Working proficiency in automation, scripting, infrastructure as code, monitoring, and observability tools to enhance database reliability and operational efficiency.
Experience ensuring operational readiness, replication stability, backup integrity, performance tuning, and change management in cloud-managed database environments.
Holdings of relevant certifications in cloud platforms, databases, data engineering, Kubernetes, or IT operations are considered advantageous.

Extensive health insurance coverage available for employees, with options to include dependents.
Paid time off and observed company holidays, supplemented by additional leave benefits according to policy.
Flexible work arrangements designed to support work-life balance.
Access to learning and development programs that promote continuous skill development.
Wellness initiatives and resources dedicated to supporting physical and mental health.
Retirement and statutory benefits compliant with regulations in India.
A culture centered on inclusion, collaboration, and individual ownership.

Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees, with options to extend coverage to dependents
Paid time off and company holidays, with additional leave benefits as per policy
Flexible work arrangements, supporting work-life balance
Learning and development opportunities to support continuous growth and upskilling
Employee wellness initiatives and programs focused on physical and mental well-being
Retirement and statutory benefits in line with India regulations
Inclusive and people-first culture, with a strong focus on collaboration and ownership

Ability to travel as required
India Employment Benefits include: Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees, with options to extend coverage to dependents
Paid time off and company holidays, along with additional leave benefits as per policy
Flexible work arrangements, supporting work-life balance
Learning and development opportunities to support continuous growth and upskilling
Employee wellness initiatives and programs focused on physical and mental well-being
Retirement and statutory benefits in line with India regulations
Inclusive and people-first culture, with a strong focus on collaboration and ownership

AHEAD is hiring a Senior Cloud Engineer– Database