Senior Database Engineer

INTRODUCTION:

WHY JOIN US?

ROLE DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES

• · Database Administration (Oracle + SQL Server):
• o Install, configure, and maintain enterprise database systems (Oracle, SQL Server).
• o Perform Database upgrades and patching, Schema management and deployments
• o Handle Data integrity, indexing, and storage optimization
• · Performance Monitoring & Optimization:
• o Monitor database performance and optimize queries and indexing strategies
• o Analyze Query execution plans & Resource utilization (CPU, memory, I/O)
• o Identify and resolve Slow queries and Locking/blocking issues
• · Backup, Recovery & Disaster Recovery:
• o Design and implement Backup strategies (RMAN, SQL backups), Recovery and restore processes.
• o Define and maintain RPO / RTO targets, Execute and validate DR drills and failover tests
• · Hybrid Cloud (Azure + On-Prem):
• o Manage databases across On-prem data centers and Azure SQL / Azure VMs
• o Support Migration of databases to Azure and Hybrid data platform solutions
• o Perform Capacity planning, scaling, and cost optimization in cloud environments
• · High Availability & Replication
• o Design and implement Database clustering and Replication solutions
• o Ensure High availability of mission-critical systems and Monitor failover configurations
• · Troubleshooting & Incident Management
• o Diagnosing and Resolving Database outages, Performance degradation and Connectivity issues
• o Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and Support L2/L3 production incidents
• · Automation & DevOps Integration
• o Develop scripts (PowerShell, Shell) for automation. Automate Backup, maintenance, and monitoring tasks.
• o Support CI/CD database deployments by working with DevOps teams on database integration

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• · Bachelor’s degree in IT / Computer Science or equivalent
• · Strong enterprise experience supporting mission-critical systems
• · 8+ years’ experience as Database Administrator
• · Proven experience in Azure cloud and hybrid environments
• SKILL REQUIREMENTS
• § Oracle (PL/SQL, RMAN, ASM)
• § MS SQL Server (T-SQL, Always-On, Replication)
• Hands-on with Hybrid infrastructure management capabilities
• § Azure SQL Database / Managed Instance
• § SQL Server on Azure VM
• Experience in Performance Tuning
• Backup & Disaster Recovery solutions
• PowerShell scripting
• KEY COMPETENCIES
• · Collaboration & Leadership: Collaborate with Network, security, cloud, and application teams. Act as SME for junior DBAs and define Database standards and best practices
• Infrastructure Knowledge (OS – Linux/ Windows), Storage (SAN/disk layout) and Networking
• · Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities
• · Documentation and communication skills
• · Exposure to ERP workloads
• KEY SKILLS FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES (Mandatory)
• · Microsoft Azure Database Administrator (DP-300)
• · Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
• · ITIL Foundation
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SKILL REQUIREMENTS

KEY COMPETENCIES

KEY SKILLS FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES (Mandatory)