Manager/Sr Oracle Database Administrator Lead (Hybrid)

Baxter International Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr Database Architect/Engineer with a passion for cloud technology and AWS database services. This role involves working closely with clients to tailor database solutions that are secure, scalable, and high-performing. You'll play a vital role in application modernization and cloud migration projects, collaborating with a talented team of technologists. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to make a significant impact on healthcare outcomes, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a mission-driven organization where your expertise will help transform lives and improve patient care.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in AWS database engineering and architecture.
• Strong experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage database solutions on AWS, ensuring security and performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design scalable IT solutions.

Skills

AWS Database Services

Oracle

Microsoft SQL Server

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Git

CI/CD

Shell Scripting

Terraform

AWS Solution Architect Certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

AWS Certification

Tools

GitLab CI

Jenkins

AWS RDS

AWS S3

AWS EC2

Job description

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Role: Sr Database Architect/Engineer
Location: Bangalore

Job Description

Summary:
We are looking for an experienced AWS Database Engineer/Architect who is passionate about cloud technology and has a deep understanding of AWS database services. The individual will work closely with customers to understand their unique business needs and provide expert guidance to ensure their database systems are secure, scalable, and performant. The individual must be capable of representing a DEVOPS team in application modernization and cloud migration projects providing direction and expert guidance. The individual will be working closely with other technologists in areas such as Oracle, SQL servers, and Postgres.

What you'll Bring

• Experience deploying, implementing and managing database solutions on AWS including RDS, Aurora, EC2 and more
• Experience with Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and familiarity with other RDBMS like MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Experience with version control systems like Git or Bitbucket for managing SQL and database scripts is a MUST
• Strong experience with CI/CD concepts and supporting tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions is a MUST
• Strong experience scripting in shell, cloud formation templates, terraform and azure
• Strong experience with DevOps pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform or scripting tools) is a MUST
• Strong experience with AWS RDS, S3, EC2, and cloud-based database services is a MUST
• AWS Solution Architect certification is a MUST
• Experience with OEM administration and management, deploying management agents, troubleshooting, setting up metrics and alerts.
• Advanced skill on shell scripting, crontab setup, design, review and implement automated solutions for routine tasks.
• Database patching and update for Oracle / Grid software across version 11g up to 19c.
• RMAN backup recovery and restore procedure, deep understanding about recovery concepts, backup strategies and solutions.
• Dataguard administration, understanding and implementation of Failover / Switchover / Roll forward.
• Experience with replication services like AWS DMS / Golden Gate / Data Guard.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage IAM roles, KMS Keys, Blue green database patching, Database Encryption, certificates, policies, and accounts
• 50% database, 50% infrastructure (high availability, disaster recovery, monitoring and alerting, performance metrics, optimization, cost optimization)
• Architecture, design, development and integration of tools and technologies for delivery of new end-to-end enterprise solutions or enhancements of existing CI/CD solutions
• Participate in discovery sessions with business liaisons, technology vendors, business analysts to design and develop new scalable and secure Enterprise IT solutions Support Application
• Participation in design sessions for application modernization sessions to provide coverage for DEVOPS areas and Roadmap
• Stay up-to-date with emerging database technologies and recommend their implementation when appropriate
• Participate in database design reviews and provide constructive feedback
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and provide data-driven solutions
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies in data storage, CI/CD, and DevOps to continuously improve our processes and solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex database issues under pressure
• Participates in on-call rotation as needed
• Off hours/weekend support required for any P1 issues or scheduled patching events as needed

EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity)

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations
Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.