Senior Database Specialist

EXL; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

EXL in Chennai/Noida is hiring a Sr. Cloud DBA Specialist to manage multi-tenant databases with high availability, performance optimization, and SOX/PHI compliance. The role blends on-site and remote work, with in-office Tue/Wed/Thu and remote Mon/Fri.

Role requires 6–9 years DBA experience across Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL on Linux, plus experience in DataBricks and Snowflake. Strong scripting and 24x7 support skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 6-9 years as a DBA with Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL in Linux.
• 1+ years hands-on Admin with DataBricks, Snowflake.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL databases in production and non-production environments.
• Install, configure, and monitor databases; ensure security and audit standards.
• Tune SQL and PL/SQL; troubleshoot incidents within SLAs; automate tasks using Shell, PowerShell, T-SQL, PL/SQL, and Perl.
• Design and implement data models, mirroring, and backup/recovery strategies.
• Automate processes using scripting languages.
• 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.

Skills

Oracle RAC

SQL Server HA

PostgreSQL Admin

Linux Admin

AWS

Azure

DataBricks

Snowflake

Oracle APEX

Shell scripting

PowerShell

T-SQL

PL/SQL

Perl

GenAI in DB

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Datadog

NewRelic

Oracle Enterprise Manager 13c+

Toad

Job description

Job Description:

Position: Sr. Cloud DBA Specialist

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

Work Timings : IST - 4 PM to 12 AM (EST - 630 AM to 230 PM)

Role Overview

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 60% Oracle, 40% SQL Server.
• 1+ years hands-on Administration experience with: DataBricks, Snowflake (Preferable)
• 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.
• TuneSQL and PL/SQL performance, troubleshoot and resolve incidents within SLAs, and automate tasks using Shell, PowerShell, T-SQL, PL/SQL, andPerl.
• Design and implement data models, mirroring, and backup/recovery strategies.
• Automate processes using scripting languages (Shell, PowerShell, T-SQL, PL/SQL, Perl).
• 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
• Experience managing large databases (>50 TB)
• Managing and upgrading Oracle APEX
• Cloud technologies Administration experience: AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks (Good to have)
• Tools: Datadog, NewRelic, Oracle Enterprise Manager 13c+, Toad
• Strong Linux administration and scripting skills
• Knowledge and experience with AI/GenAI technologies (e.g., AI-driven automation, predictive analytics, database optimization using AI) (Good to have)
• Ability to leverage GenAI for operational efficiency, such as automating repetitive DBA tasks and enhancing DevOps pipelines. (Good to have)
• 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

Responsibilities

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.
• Optimize performance (SQL and PL/SQL), troubleshoot issues, and resolve incidents within SLAs.
• Design and implement data models, mirroring and backup/recovery strategies.
• Automate processes using scripting languages (Shell, PowerShell, T-SQL, PL/SQL, Perl).
• 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.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

• 6-9 years as a DBA with Hands on in Oracle, PostgreSQL, and other RDBMS, along with Linux infrastructure management.
• Oracle APEX, AWS, Azure
• 1+ years hands‑on Administration experience with:DataBricks, Snowflake (Good to have)

EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a leading data analytics and digital operations and solutions company. We partner with clients using a data and AI‑led approach to reinvent business models, drive better business outcomes and unlock growth with speed. EXL harnesses the power of data, analytics, AI, and deep industry knowledge to transform operations for the world’s leading corporations in industries including insurance, healthcare, banking and financial services, media and retail, among others. EXL was founded in 1999 with the core values of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. We are headquartered in New York and have more than 54,000 employees spanning six continents. For more information, visit www.exlservice.com.

EXL never requires or asks for fees/payments or credit card or bank details during any phase of the recruitment or hiring process and has not authorized any agencies or partners to collect any fee or payment from prospective candidates. EXL will only extend a job offer after a candidate has gone through a formal interview process with members of EXL’s Human Resources team, as well as our hiring managers.

EXL is the indispensable partner for leading businesses in data‑led industries such as insurance, banking and financial services, healthcare, retail and logistics. We bring a unique combination of data, advanced analytics, digital technology and industry expertise to help our clients turn data into insights, streamline operations, improve customer experience, and transform their business. Our partnerships with clients are built on a foundation of collaboration – and we’ve been chosen as a partner by nine of the top ten leading US insurance companies, nine of the top 20 global banks, and six of the top ten US health care payers. We function as one team to make your goals our goals, whether that’s unlocking the value of generative AI or embedding analytics into workflows that reduce risk or power your growth. Clients choose EXL as their transformation partner for many reasons. Our geographic diversity make talent all over the world instantly accessible. Digital accelerators enable unmatched speed-to-value, letting you realize results fast. It’s our people that truly set us apart, though, including the 1,500 data scientists we have dedicated to our generative AI practice. And our more than twenty years of experience in delivering business services, garnering stellar client references, and maintaining a solid balance sheet are reassuring to our C‑suite clients. Find out for yourself why clients, employees, and analysts think we’re some of the best in the business. Contact us to see how we can help you achieve your goals.

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