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Senior Database Specialist

Chennai, India In person Full-time
  • Position: Sr. Cloud DBA Specialist
  • Location: India-Hybrid-EXL Chennai or Noida (Tue/Wed/Thu) In Office, Mon/Fri – Remote
  • Work Timings : IST - 4 PM to 12 AM (EST - 630 AM to 230 PM)

Role Overview

Sr. Cloud DBA Specialist is responsible for managing critical and non-production databases in multi-tenant environments, ensuring high availability, performance optimization, & compliance with SOX and PHI standards. This role demands strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced setting.

Education/Work Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience Qualifications

  • 6-9 years as a DBA with expertise in Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and other RDBMS, along with Linux infrastructure management.
  • Current Workload would be 60% Oracle, 40% SQL Server.
  • 1+ years hands-on Administration experience with: DataBricks, Snowflake (Preferable)

Oracle APEX

AWS/AZURE

Key Responsibilities

  • Support and manage Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL databases in production and non-production environments.
  • Install, configure, and monitor databases; ensure compliance with security and audit standards.
  • Tune SQL and PL/SQL performance, troubleshoot and resolve incidents within SLAs, and automate tasks using Shell, PowerShell, T-SQL, PL/SQL, and Perl.
  • Design and implement data models, mirroring, and backup/recovery strategies.
  • Automate processes using scripting languages (Shell, PowerShell, T-SQL, PL/SQL, Perl).
  • Collaborate with application teams and vendors for database solutions and lifecycle management.
  • Provide 24x7 support, including on-call rotation and weekend coverage.
  • Stay current with industry trends, emerging Cloud technologies, and AI/GenAI advancements.

Critical Skills (Must Haves)

  • Hands-on Sr. DBA Administration experience with: Oracle (Single Instance/RAC, Multitenant, Active Data Guard), SQL Server (HA)
  • PostgreSQL Administration is good to have.
  • Expertise in RDBMS installations, patching, and upgrades
  • Performance tuning in SQL and PL/SQL

Experience managing large databases (>50 TB)

  • Managing and upgrading Oracle APEX
  • Cloud technologies Administration experience: AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks (Good to have)
  • Tools: Datadog, NewRelic, Oracle Enterprise Manager 13c+, Toad
  • Strong Linux administration and scripting skills
  • Knowledge and experience with AI/GenAI technologies (e.g., AI-driven automation, predictive analytics, database optimization using AI) (Good to have)
  • Ability to leverage GenAI for operational efficiency, such as automating repetitive DBA tasks and enhancing DevOps pipelines. (Good to have)
  • Exposure to AI in cloud ecosystems (AWS AI services, Azure Cognitive Services) for advanced database management.
  • Knowledge of MongoDB and other RDBMS (Good to have)
  • Compliance and audit support experience & Able to Collaborate with development and product teams
  • Experience in Digital Marketing/Healthcare Products Preferred.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Strategic, innovative mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Support and manage Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL databases in production and non-production environments.
  • Install, configure, and monitor databases; ensure compliance with security and audit standards.
  • Optimize performance (SQL and PL/SQL), troubleshoot issues, and resolve incidents within SLAs.
  • Design and implement data models, mirroring, and backup/recovery strategies.
  • Automate processes using scripting languages (Shell, PowerShell, T-SQL, PL/SQL, Perl).
  • Collaborate with application teams and vendors for database solutions and lifecycle management.
  • Provide 24x7 support, including on-call rotation and weekend coverage.
  • Stay current with industry trends, emerging Cloud technologies, and AI/GenAI advancements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience

6-9 years as a DBA with Hands on in Oracle, PostgreSQL, and other RDBMS, along with Linux infrastructure management.

Oracle APEX, AWS, Azure

1+ years hands-on Administration experience with:DataBricks, Snowflake (Good to have)

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