Database Engineer III

PDI Technologies; Chennai District; On-site; INR 10,00,000 - 15,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Chennai is seeking an experienced Database Engineer to design and maintain robust database systems. You will collaborate with software engineers to deliver efficient and scalable solutions, ensuring data integrity and performance. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in database engineering, particularly with SQL Server, and strong capabilities in optimizing complex SQL queries. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Market-competitive benefits

Quarterly perks program

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in database engineering.
• Strong proficiency in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries.
• Experience with database monitoring tools and backup strategies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with software engineering teams to design scalable database solutions.
• Develop and optimize complex SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Monitor database performance and resolve bottlenecks.

Skills

SQL optimization

Database performance tuning

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

SQL Server

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

Overview

PDI Technologies empowers leading convenience retail and petroleum brands with cutting-edge technology solutions that drive growth and operational efficiency. By connecting convenience across the globe, we help businesses increase productivity, make informed decisions, and engage customers through loyalty programs, shopper insights, and real-time market intelligence via mobile applications such as GasBuddy. We are a global team committed to excellence, collaboration, and driving real impact. We value diversity, integrity, and growth.

Role Overview

Do you love optimizing database systems to unlock peak performance, ensure data integrity, and enable customers to experience innovative, data-driven solutions? Are you passionate about fast release cycles, continuous delivery, and maintaining high standards in database engineering? If this resonates with you, come join an energetic and collaborative team at PDI, building the next generation of applications!

As a Database Engineer at PDI, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining robust database systems for both internal engineering teams and external customers. You will work closely with software engineers to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient database solutions that power our innovative products.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with software engineering teams to design and implement scalable database solutions for new and existing PDI applications.
• Develop and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and scripts for data definition, data manipulation, and performance tuning.
• Monitor database performance and proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks or issues.
• Perform advanced SQL tuning and implement database indexing strategies.
• Design and maintain database backups, disaster recovery plans, and data security protocols.
• Manage deployment packaging for lower environments, staging, and production SQL Server databases.
• Participate in CI/CD processes, ensuring fast and reliable release cycles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into effective data models and reporting solutions.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of database systems, schema designs, and procedures.
• Contribute to long-range planning and help evolve database frameworks and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in database engineering, preferably with SQL Server.
• Strong proficiency in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries and stored procedures.
• In-depth knowledge of database performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization techniques.
• Experience with database monitoring tools and backup strategies.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, continuous delivery pipelines, and deployment automation.
• Knowledge of Azure DevOps (ADO) for managing CI/CD workflows and version control.
• Ability to design logical and physical data models based on business requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working in a hybrid work environment is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud-based databases (e.g., Azure SQL, AWS RDS).
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).

Behavioral Competencies

• Cultivates Innovation
• Decision Quality
• Manages Complexity
• Drives Results
• Business Insight

Benefits

PDI is committed to offering a well-rounded benefits program designed to support you and your family throughout your life and career. This includes a competitive salary, market-competitive benefits, and a quarterly perks program. We encourage a good work-life balance with ample time off and, where appropriate, hybrid working arrangements. Employees have access to continuous learning, professional certifications, and leadership development opportunities. Our global culture fosters diversity, inclusion, and values authenticity, trust, curiosity, and diversity of thought, ensuring a supportive environment for all.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Software Development

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