Senior Database Administrator

Scientific Games; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Games in Bengaluru, India seeks a Senior Database Administrator to manage Oracle databases, Exadata platforms, and Data Guard for high availability and performance.

The role covers RMAN backups, tuning with AWR/ASH, and mentoring DBAs, with a Bachelor’s degree and 4–8 years of related experience. On‑premises and cloud considerations are part of the scope.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Oracle DBA experience.
• Exadata experience.
• Oracle Data Guard expertise.
• Advanced performance tuning capabilities.
• RMAN backup and recovery experience.
• Linux-based Oracle administration.

Responsibilities

• Operational maintenance including RMAN backup validation and restores.
• Exadata administration across On-Premises, OCI and Cloud at Customer.
• Performance and SQL tuning using AWR, ASH and ADDM.
• Oracle Data Guard administration for high availability.
• Monitoring optimisation and alert refinement.
• Procedure improvement including partitioning and archiving.
• Mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Oracle DBA

Exadata

Data Guard

Performance tuning

RMAN backup

Linux administration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Senior Database Administrator

Scientific Games: Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the global lottery industry ever forward.

Position Summary Scope

Responsible for operational database administration, Exadata support, performance tuning, Data Guard management, monitoring optimisation, backup and recovery, operational procedure refinement and mentoring of DBA staff.

Job Duties / Key Accountabilities

• Operational maintenance including RMAN backup validation and restores
• Exadata administration across On-Premises, OCI and Cloud at Customer
• Performance and SQL tuning using AWR, ASH and ADDM
• Oracle Data Guard administration for high availability
• Monitoring optimisation and alert refinement
• Procedure improvement including partitioning and archiving
• Mentoring and knowledge sharing

Qualifications / Skills / Knowledge - Required

• 5-8+ years Oracle DBA experience
• Oracle Exadata experience
• Oracle Data Guard expertise
• Advanced performance tuning capabilities
• RMAN backup and recovery experience
• Linux-based Oracle administration

Qualifications / Skills / Knowledge - Desired

• Oracle OCP certification
• Experience supporting databases with hundreds of millions of records
• Cloud at Customer experience

Authority / Decision Making

Acts as technical authority for Oracle database operations, monitoring standards, recovery procedures, tuning recommendations and operational best practices.

Qualifications Education

Bachelors degree in related field.

Years of Related Experience

Years of Related Experience Years of experience 4 to 8 years

SG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Experience Level Senior Level