Senior Database Administrator

DigiKey Global Capability Center; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Bengaluru is looking for a Lead Talent Acquisition professional to manage database administration tasks. The role requires extensive experience with Oracle and advanced knowledge of various database technologies like Snowflake and MongoDB. Responsibilities include mentoring junior team members and performing critical database tasks. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and a proven ability to work under pressure. This is a full-time position at the mid-senior level, offering competitive growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with Oracle relational database platform.
• Experience with database monitoring, installation, configuration, and patching.
• Confirmed ability to acquire new database technologies.

Responsibilities

• Acquire knowledge of key database technologies within 12 months.
• Perform standard database administration tasks.
• Mentor junior team members regularly.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of Oracle Internals

Advanced proficiency with SQL and SQL tuning

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Solid knowledge of Linux and shell scripting

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Oracle

Snowflake

MongoDB

Qlik

Job description

Lead Talent Acquisition at DigiKey India | Ex ANSR | Building High-Impact Global Capability Centers (GCCs) | Talent Acquisition

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for execution of standard tasks that fall under the database administration domain.

Responsibilities:

• Acquire workable knowledge of Snowflake, DataOps.live/dbt, MongoDB, and Qlik within 12 months of hire, each 3‑month period dedicated to learning one of the technologies.
• Specialize in at least one of the above technologies.
• Perform standard database administration tasks, such as database monitoring, installation, configuration and patching, backups and recovery, high availability configuration, database refresh, data replication, code reviews, and SQL tuning.
• Diagnose and resolve database or data replication problems.
• Provide support to application developers and collaborate with other teams.
• Participate in project planning and technical design.
• Mentor junior team members on a regular basis.
• Participate in Oracle 24x7 on‑call rotation after 3 months.
• Participate in MongoDB and QLIK replication on‑call rotation after 6 months.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• Undergraduate degree and 8+ years of experience with Oracle relational database platform.
• Advanced knowledge of relational database management system and principles, and database security.
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle Internals.
• Advanced proficiency with SQL and SQL tuning.
• Advanced experience with standard Oracle database administration tasks.
• Solid knowledge of Linux and shell scripting.
• Have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Confirmed ability to acquire knowledge of new database technologies while on the job.
• Confirmed ability to execute tasks independently, to self‑initiate work, and to engage with work deeply.
• Confirmed ability to pay meticulous attention to details.
• Confirmed ability to meet goals and deadlines.
• Confirmed ability to quickly diagnose issues and come up with solutions and/or workarounds.
• Confirmed ability to work independently or collaboratively and maintain a positive attitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism at all times.
• Exercise self‑control under trying or tough circumstances, situations, or under any kind of pressure.
• Experience with 24x7 on‑call.
• Availability for 24x7 on‑call on a regular basis.
• Availability for after hours and weekend work (as needed).

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing