--- title: 'Database Administrator at Distro' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/database-administrator-distro-noida-xcb07bdy80zj' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Database Administrator at Distro - **Company:** Distro - **Location:** Noida, India - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-09-01 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/distro/cbeb8ce1-8bde-40f1-8e54-fd95e21b2dd5 ## Job description The Database Administrator is responsible for supporting and maintaining all aspects of database systems. The role requires deep technical expertise in SQL Server, database performance optimization, and high availability solutions. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers and system administrators, to ensure seamless database operations, security, and compliance. The position will also focus on disaster recovery planning and automation for efficient and secure database environments. Job Responsibilities: • Ensure high performance and uptime of all database systems. • Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases to support business applications. • Optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing, and system configuration adjustments. • Design and implement database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies. • Manage database security protocols, including data encryption, authentication, and role-based access control (RBAC). • Write and optimize complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers to improve performance. • Oversee the migration of databases across servers or platforms, such as SQL Server to Azure SQL Database. • Set up and manage database monitoring tools (e.g., SQL Server Management Studio, SQL Server Agent) for proactive performance tracking and security. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure database changes align with overall system architecture and business needs. • Automate database tasks using PowerShell, such as automated backups, maintenance scripts, and performance monitoring. • Regularly review and update database-related documentation, including operational procedures and incident response plans. • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior database administrators and other IT staff. • Respond to database issues during off-hours, including nights and weekends, as required. Knowledge, Skills & Ability: • 5+ years of experience as a database administrator. • In-depth knowledge of SQL Server, T-SQL, and database performance optimization techniques. • Strong experience with high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) technologies (e.g., clustering, replication). • Proficiency in database security, including encryption, access control, and auditing. • Hands-on experience with PowerShell scripting and automation of database tasks. • Ability to work cross-functionally, collaborating with developers, DevOps, and system administrators. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-service-oriented mindset. #VensureHRIndia ## #LI-PROMOTED #LI-Onsite ## About Distro ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Distro provides an AI-powered global hiring platform that automates candidate screening, outreach, scheduling, and payroll compliance for remote-first companies. - **Entity Type**: Private (Acquired by Vensure Employer Services) - **Headquarters**: Lehi, Utah, United States - **Founded**: 2021 - **Founders**: Chad Ingram (CEO), Andrew Mackay (Co-Founder) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Recruitment / Talent Acquisition Technology - **Target customers**: B2B – seed-stage startups to enterprise teams, focused on remote-first and globally distributed companies - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Hiring should feel human. Not heavy.” ## Products & Services - **AI Recruiting Assistant**: Automates resume screening, scoring, and candidate ranking based on job criteria; handles outreach and scheduling end-to-end. - **AI Scheduling Assistant**: Automates interview scheduling, reducing one of the biggest administrative burdens in recruiting. - **Global Hiring Marketplace**: Matches companies with top technical talent across 200+ countries, including payroll and compliance support in 90+ EOR (Employer of Record) countries. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: $2M ARR reached within 8 months of MVP (reported as a milestone); current total funding not publicly available - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Acquired by Vensure Employer Services (January 2026); serves companies from seed-stage to enterprise - **Growth Signals**: 26.3% headcount growth YoY (19 employees as of mid-2026), 222% LinkedIn follower growth YoY, 4900% increase in job postings YoY (100 active positions), SOC 2 Type I certified, 1–3 days to shortlist ## Competitive Advantages - AI-first screening reduces recruiter workload by surfacing only the top 3–5 candidates - Global reach (200+ countries, 90+ EOR countries) with full compliance handling - Skills-based screening (not pedigree) – appeals to a broader, more diverse talent pool - Fast time-to-shortlist (1–3 days) and automated scheduling reduce time-to-hire by 1–2 weeks ## Strategic Focus - Continue expanding AI capabilities in recruiting (e.g., AI Scheduling Assistant) - Deepen integration with Vensure Employer Services to scale global payroll and compliance - Grow the marketplace by attracting more technical talent and enterprise clients - Maintain SOC 2 compliance and enterprise-grade security standards ## Why Work Here - **Culture highlights**: AI-first, mission-driven (“make hiring human”), global team spanning 8 countries, emphasis on fair and skills-based screening - **Remote/hybrid/office policy**: Some roles are on-site (Lehi, UT; Chandler, AZ) while the company supports remote employees across multiple countries; hybrid/remote likely role-dependent - **Notable perks or engineering culture**: Fast-paced startup environment with recent acquisition support; employees work on cutting-edge AI recruiting tools; dedicated account managers for candidates and a focus on long-term roles ## Sources 1. [distro.io](https://distro.io/) 2. [distro.io/about-us](https://distro.io/about-us) 3. [distro.io/press](https://distro.io/press) 4. [linkedin.com/company/distroio](https://www.linkedin.com/company/distroio) 5. 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