Database designers and administrators

Database designers and administrators design, develop, control, maintain and support the optimal performance and security of databases.

Skill level: Highly skilled

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Salary range for the majority of workers in Database designers and administrators - from ₹37,354 to ₹2,20,341 per month - 2025.
A Database designers and administrators typically earns between ₹37,354 and ₹82,188 net per month at the start of the job.
After 5 years of service, this is between ₹67,696 and ₹1,37,382 per month for a working week of 48 hours.

Designing and developing database architecture, data structures, tables, dictionaries and naming conventions for information systems projects
Designing, constructing, modifying, integrating, implementing and testing database management systems
Conducting research and providing advice on the selection, application and implementation of database management tools
Developing and implementing data administration policy, documentation, standards and models
Developing policies and procedures for database access and usage and for the backup and recovery of data
Performing the operational establishment and preventive maintenance of backups, recovery procedures, and enforcing security and integrity controls