Senior Database Engineer

Responsibilities/Required Skills:

Description:

Extensive experience in configuring, patching, upgrading, and optimizing database software and related components.

Technical Expertise:

o Strong hands-on experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases.

o Proficient in PL/SQL, SQL tuning, and query optimization.

Infrastructure Knowledge:

o Skilled in Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting.

o Ability to develop automation scripts using Shell, PL/SQL, and other tools.

o Familiar with cloud platforms and managed database services.

Tools & Technologies:

o Expertise in backup tools (RMAN, pg_dump) and replication strategies.

o Experience with monitoring tools such as Dynatrace and Splunk.

Monitor and optimize database performance, implementing tuning strategies for queries, indexes, and overall system efficiency.

Strong background in security, backup/recovery, architecture, networking, and database administration.

Contribute to the development, maintenance, testing, implementation, and support of database technologies and associated products.

Proactively monitor and resolve database issues, ensuring timely root cause analysis and remediation.

Solid understanding of DDL creation and implementation to support development efforts.

Knowledge of database security concepts, including users, roles, and privileges.

Familiarity with cloud-based database administration and related concepts.

Collaborate with technology teams and stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.

Strong performance tuning skills with the ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve database performance issues.

Adhere to change management, problem management, and incident management processes.

Ability to manage moderate to large projects or initiatives within the database domain.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to advocate for database best practices, governance, standards, and procedures.

Strong documentation skills to maintain and enhance DBA processes and guidelines.

Recommend and implement process improvements for optimal performance and efficiency.

Capable of planning and coordinating complex technical efforts across teams.

Contribute to organizational best practices for database planning, implementation, and maintenance.

Ability to mentor and train junior team members.

Work effectively in a global, collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.

Provide on-call support during after-hours and weekends as required.