Senior Database Specialist

EXL; South Carolina; Remote; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EXL is seeking a Sr. Cloud DBA Specialist for a remote role across the U.S., CST preferred. Base salary ranges from $100K to $110K USD, with target bonus and total compensation details described in the posting.

The candidate will manage Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL databases, including large deployments (>50 TB), while leveraging Linux scripting, cloud services (AWS/Azure/Snowflake/Databricks), and AI-driven automation to optimize performance and DevOps pipelines.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Sr. DBA with Oracle, SQL Server and PostgreSQL expertise.
• Experience with very large databases (>50 TB) and performance tuning.
• Proficient in Linux administration and scripting for automation.
• Cloud tech exposure: AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks; AI/GenAI in DB ops.
• Familiarity with GenAI-enabled automation and DevOps integration.
• Experience with AI in cloud ecosystems (AWS/Azure services) for DB mgmt.
• Knowledge of S3 bucket/file transfers and Oracle APEX upgrades.
• Exposure to MongoDB and other RDBMS; strong problem solving.
• Compliance, audit support, independent work and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Oracle Database

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

RDBMS installations

Performance tuning

Large databases

Linux administration

Scripting

GenAI in DB ops

AI-driven automation

DevOps integration

AWS cloud

Azure

Snowflake

Databricks

S3 transfers

Oracle APEX

MongoDB

Audit/compliance

Team collaboration

Tools

Datadog

NewRelic

Oracle Enterprise Manager 13c+

Toad

Job description

Position: Sr. Cloud DBA Specialist
Location: Remote (Anywhere in the U.S But CST Preferred.)

• Base salary range: $100K - $110K USD
• Work location: US Remote
• Total compensation includes base salary and annual target bonus
• To learn more about what we offer please visit us at https://www.exlservice.com/us-careers-and-benefits

Critical Skills (Must Haves)

• Hands-on Sr. DBA experience with:
• Oracle (Single Instance/RAC, Multitenant, Active Data Guard)
• SQL Server
• PostgreSQL
• Expertise in RDBMS installations, patching, and upgrades
• Performance tuning in SQL and PL/SQL
• Experience managing large databases (>50 TB)
• 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)
• Ability to leverage GenAI for operational efficiency, such as automating repetitive DBA tasks and enhancing DevOps pipelines.
• Exposure to AI in cloud ecosystems (AWS AI services, Azure Cognitive Services) for advanced database management.
• Cloud tech experience with S3 buckets and file transfers
• Managing and upgrading Oracle APEX (Plus)
• Knowledge of MongoDB and other RDBMS
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Compliance management and audit support experience
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Innovative mindset and strategic thinking
• Experience collaborating with development and product teams
• Ability to support team members when required