Sr. Database Engineer US Shift

Tech Data APAC; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Data APAC in Chennai seeks an experienced Database Engineer/Administrator to independently plan, scope, and deliver database infrastructure projects end-to-end. You will manage SQL Server, Oracle, and SAP HANA environments on Linux and Windows, implement HA/DR, capacity planning, and drive automation and standardization across teams.

The role demands 7+ years in enterprise DB environments, strong SQL Server/Oracle expertise, SAP HANA familiarity, and autonomous, proactive work with clear

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in database engineering/administration in enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle Database (installation, configuration, performance tuning, HA/DR).
• Working experience with SAP HANA administration.
• Solid skills in both Linux (RHEL/SUSE) and Windows Server operating systems.
• Proven ability to work autonomously: plan initiatives, manage timelines, and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills to report status, risks, and proposals to diverse stakeholders.
• English: Professional working proficiency (B2 minimum, C1 preferred) - required for daily communication across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan, scope, and deliver database infrastructure projects and operational improvements end-to-end.
• Define and maintain standards, runbooks, and best practices for database administration across all supported platforms.
• Proactively identify and propose improvements to database management processes, tooling, and architecture.
• Administer, monitor, and optimize production database environments across Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and SAP HANA.
• Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, backup/recovery strategy, and high-availability configuration.
• Manage database platforms on both Linux and Windows Server environments.
• Participate in incident response and root cause analysis for database-related issues.
• Provide clear, regular progress updates to technical and non-technical stakeholders on ongoing initiatives.
• Document decisions, trade-offs, and technical recommendations in a structured and accessible manner.
• Collaborate with application teams, infrastructure teams, and vendors to align database services with business needs.
• Evaluate new database technologies, versions, and configurations to drive efficiency and reduce operational risk.
• Contribute to automation efforts for provisioning, patching, monitoring, and routine maintenance tasks.

Skills

Database engineering

Oracle Database

Microsoft SQL Server

Linux/Windows Admin

Autonomous work

Stakeholder communication

English proficiency

Tools

SolarWinds DPA

Datadog

Ansible

Terraform

IBM Db2 administration tools

Job description

• Independently plan, scope, and deliver database infrastructure projects and operational improvements end-to-end.
• Define and maintain standards, runbooks, and best practices for database administration across all supported platforms.
• Proactively identify and propose improvements to database management processes, tooling, and architecture.

Key Responsibilities

Ownership & Execution

• Independently plan, scope, and deliver database infrastructure projects and operational improvements end-to-end.
• Define and maintain standards, runbooks, and best practices for database administration across all supported platforms.
• Proactively identify and propose improvements to database management processes, tooling, and architecture.

Operations & Reliability

• Administer, monitor, and optimize production database environments across Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and SAP HANA.
• Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, backup/recovery strategy, and high-availability configuration.
• Manage database platforms on both Linux and Windows Server environments.
• Participate in incident response and root cause analysis for database-related issues.

Stakeholder Communication

• Provide clear, regular progress updates to technical and non-technical stakeholders on ongoing initiatives.
• Document decisions, trade-offs, and technical recommendations in a structured and accessible manner.
• Collaborate with application teams, infrastructure teams, and vendors to align database services with business needs.

Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate new database technologies, versions, and configurations to drive efficiency and reduce operational risk.
• Contribute to automation efforts for provisioning, patching, monitoring, and routine maintenance tasks.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in database engineering/administration in enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle Database (installation, configuration, performance tuning, HA/DR).
• Working experience with SAP HANA administration.
• Solid skills in both Linux (RHEL/SUSE) and Windows Server operating systems.
• Proven ability to work autonomously: plan initiatives, manage timelines, and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills to report status, risks, and proposals to diverse stakeholders.
• English: Professional working proficiency (B2 minimum, C1 preferred) - required for daily communication across global teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience with IBM Db2 administration.
• Familiarity with database monitoring and automation tools (e.g., SolarWinds DPA, Datadog, Ansible, Terraform).
• Experience with cloud-managed database services (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, GCP Cloud SQL).
• Scripting skills (SQL, PowerShell, Bash, Python).

Desired Certifications

• Oracle: Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) - Database Administration
• Microsoft: Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or legacy MCSA: SQL Server
• SAP: SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP HANA
• IBM: IBM Certified Database Administrator - Db2 (plus)

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What's In It For You?

• Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
• Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
• Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It's not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
• Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
• Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.

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