Oracle Database Administrator

EXL; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

EXL Chennai/Noida-based Sr. Cloud DBA Specialist role, hybrid in-office Tue/Wed/Thu, remote Mon/Fri. Manage critical databases across Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL in multi-tenant environments, ensuring high availability and security compliance.

Candidates should have 6–9 years as a DBA with Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, plus Linux administration and cloud experience (AWS/Azure, Snowflake, Databricks). 24x7 support and strong collaboration skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• 6-9 years as a DBA with Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL.
• 3+ years with DataBricks and Snowflake; Oracle APEX.
• Experience with AWS/Azure and Linux infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL databases in prod and non-prod.
• Install, configure, monitor DBs; ensure security and audit standards.
• Tune SQL/PLSQL; troubleshoot incidents within SLAs; automate tasks.
• Design data models, mirroring, backup/recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with apps teams and vendors for DB solutions and lifecycle.
• Provide 24x7 support, including on-call and weekend coverage.

Skills

Oracle RAC

SQL Server HA

PostgreSQL

AWS

Azure

Snowflake

Databricks

Linux

GenAI for DBA

Shell scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Oracle APEX

T-SQL

PL/SQL

Shell

PowerShell

Job description

Location: India-Hybrid-EXL Chennai or Noida (Tue/Wed/Thu) In Office, Mon/Fri - Remote

Role Overview

The 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 50% Oracle, 50% SQL Server.
• 3+ years hands-on Administration experience with:
• DataBricks, Snowflake
• 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.
• 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
• Managing and upgrading Oracle APEX
• Cloud technologies Administration experience: AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks (Good to have)
• Strong Linux administration and scripting skills
• Knowledge and experience with AI/GenAI technologies (e.g., AI-driven automation, predictive analytics, database optimization using AI)
• Ability to leverage GenAI for operational efficiency, such as automating repetitive DBA tasks and enhancing DevOps pipelines.
• 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