Neo4j Database Administrator

We are seeking an experienced Neo4j Database Administrator to manage, optimise and secure Neo4j platforms across on-premises and AWS Cloud environments. The role combines hands-on database administration with cloud migration and platform engineering. It suits a professional who can keep critical graph workloads highly available while driving automation and clear stakeholder communication.

Our client is a leading global technology and software company serving enterprises across multiple industries. They are known for building scalable, data-driven platforms and fostering a collaborative, innovation-led culture. The organisation is expanding its cloud and data engineering capabilities across India.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, tune and maintain Neo4j database platforms for performance and reliability.
• Plan, execute and validate Neo4j migrations from on-premises to AWS with minimal downtime and post-migration support.
• Deploy and manage Neo4j on AWS infrastructure including EC2, EKS, S3, VPC and IAM.
• Manage backup, recovery, monitoring, log management and health dashboards to ensure high availability.
• Perform capacity planning and preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot platform issues as they arise.
• Deliver Proofs of Concept and build automation using scripting or programming to streamline operations.

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant experience, with strong Neo4j platform administration covering installation, configuration, performance tuning, backup, recovery and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience migrating Neo4j databases from on-premises environments to AWS.
• Proficiency with AWS services including EC2, EKS, S3, VPC and IAM.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts such as firewall configuration, network security, access controls and connectivity troubleshooting.
• Experience with platform monitoring and preventive maintenance practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide technical updates and manage expectations.
• Nice to have: scripting or programming experience for operational automation and experience delivering PoCs for database or cloud initiatives.
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Skills

Neo4j platform administration, Neo4j performance tuning, Neo4j backup and recovery, Neo4j migration from on-premises to AWS, AWS (EC2, EKS, S3, VPC, IAM), Networking and network security, Platform monitoring and preventive maintenance, Stakeholder communication, Scripting or programming for automation, Proof of Concept (PoC) delivery