Staff Specialist - Digital Infrastructure, Cloud & Foundation Services

HARMAN; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

HARMAN University programs

Wellness benefits

Be Brilliant recognition and rewards

Job summary

HARMAN is seeking a Senior Database Engineer in Bengaluru to design, manage, and optimize enterprise database platforms across cloud and on-premises environments. You will ensure performance, availability, security, and scalability while supporting modernization, migration, automation, and high availability initiatives.

You will lead migrations and consolidations across cloud and on‑prem setups, including Azure and AWS, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable database

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with MSSQL/Oracle/PostgreSQL/MySQL/MongoDB (3+ in required DBs).
• Experience managing geographically dispersed database environments.
• Strong understanding of deployment, licensing, and security.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and optimize enterprise database platforms across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Ensure database performance, availability, security, and scalability.
• Lead migrations, consolidations, and modernization projects including cloud services.

Skills

MSSQL

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Cloud DBaaS

Linux

Windows

Scripting

High availability

Backup/DR

Database security

Tools

Azure

AWS

Job description

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Corporate, you are integral to our company’s award-winning success.

• Enrich your managerial and organizational talents – from finance, quality, and supply chain to human resources, IT, sales, and strategy
• Augment your comprehensive skillset with expert training across decision-making, change management, leadership, and business development
• Obtain 360-degree support throughout your career life cycle, from early-stage to seasoned leader

What You’ll Be Part Of

We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Engineer to design, manage, and optimize enterprise database platforms across cloud and on-premises environments. You will be responsible for ensuring database performance, availability, security, and scalability while supporting modernization, migration, automation, and high availability initiatives. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will deliver reliable and business-critical database solutions across a diverse technology landscape.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Manage and optimize enterprise database platforms across SQL and NoSQL technologies, ensuring high performance, availability, and security.
• Design and implement database backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery solutions to support business continuity requirements.
• Lead database migration, consolidation, and modernization projects across on-premises and cloud environments, including Azure and AWS DBaaS services to keep entire environment consistent and compliant.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect, troubleshoot, and automate database operations while driving best practices and continuous improvements.

What Makes You A Strong Fit

• 7+ years’ experience and deep knowledge of MSSQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB databases (at least 3 of them).
• Experience in managing and maintaining geographically dispersed database environment.
• Strong understanding of MSSQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB platform, configuration dependencies and licensing.
• Experience with database consolidation and migration within cloud and on-premises.
• Experience with database high availability solutions and replication.
• Understanding database security concepts, risks, and best practices.
• Experience in backup/restore and disaster recovery solutions.
• Deep knowledge about optimal deployment and management of MSSQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB databases.
• Ability to collaborate with project teams to plan, design and implement secure and optimal database solutions adequate to their needs.
• Cloud knowledge – DBaaS solutions on Azure and AWS; storage solutions, monitoring, backup/restore, VMs.
• Deep knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Scripting ability to automate processes and daily tasks.
• Experience in troubleshooting and optimizing databases.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated with a proactive mindset and a desire to continuously learn new technologies.
• Able to work independently, communicate with business users and document requirements & architecture.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
• Strong communication skills including written, verbal and presentation.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Knowledge of other database flavors, like InfluxDB, MariaDB, CosmosDB, etc.
• Willingness to work in complex multi-national / multi-cultural environments.
• Ability to manage multiple high priority efforts; competing priorities and flexibility to adjust to changing requirements.

Things To Know

• This role is based in Bangalore and follows a hybrid schedule, with regular in-office collaboration alongside engineering, product, and customer program teams.
• This position supports global environment and require working rather in Europe time zone. Occasional evening meetings may be needed to collaborate with teams in the US.
• Professional working proficiency in English is required to support day-to-day communication with customers and engineering teams.

What You Can Expect

• A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.
• Access to employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others)
• Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs
• Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your professional and personal development

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About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.( www.harman.com )

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] . Requests will be considered on a case‑time basis in accordance with applicable law.