Senior Database Engineer

15 years

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Job Description

Role Description

We are seeking a

Senior Database Engineer

with

12–15 years of experience

in designing, managing, and optimizing enterprise-level databases across

Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and Azure cloud platforms

. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in

performance tuning, database architecture, and cloud adoption

, with hands-on experience in

SSRS, SSIS, Azure SQL Server, and Azure Managed Instance

. This role requires strong technical leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across development, operations, and business teams.Key Responsibilities

Database Design & Administration

  • Design, implement, and manage Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases for mission-critical, high-performance applications.
  • Administer Azure SQL Server and Azure Managed Instance, ensuring availability, scalability, and compliance.

Performance Optimization

  • Perform query tuning, index management, partitioning, and execution plan analysis to optimize database performance.
  • Work with development teams to refine SQL queries, stored procedures, and database structures.

BI, ETL & Reporting

  • Develop and maintain SSRS (reporting) and SSIS (ETL workflows) to support business intelligence and integration needs.

High Availability & Disaster Recovery

  • Implement and manage Always On, Failover Clustering, Replication, Log Shipping, and Mirroring.
  • Define and maintain robust backup and disaster recovery strategies.

Security & Compliance

  • Apply RBAC, auditing, encryption, and security best practices to ensure compliance with enterprise and industry standards.

Cloud & Automation

  • Support database migrations, upgrades, and cloud adoption strategies across hybrid environments.
  • Contribute to database automation initiatives using scripting and cloud-native tools.

Collaboration & Mentorship

  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders on database design, integration, and migration projects.
  • Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and foster knowledge sharing within the team.

Qualifications & Experience

  • 12–15 years of hands-on database engineering and administration experience.
  • Strong expertise in Oracle (PL/SQL, indexing, partitioning) and Microsoft SQL Server (T-SQL, stored procedures, indexing).
  • Proven skills in performance tuning, query optimization, and execution plan analysis.
  • Experience with Azure SQL Server, Azure Managed Instance, and cloud-based database solutions.
  • Proficiency in SSRS (reporting services) and SSIS (ETL development).
  • Hands-on experience with high availability configurations (Always On, clustering, replication, log shipping).
  • Strong knowledge of database security, auditing, and compliance.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills in complex environments.
  • Preferred certifications:
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
    • Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional (OCP)

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with cloud-native database platforms and automation frameworks.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD pipelines for database deployments.
  • Exposure to NoSQL databases and hybrid cloud architectures.

Skills

Sql,Postgresql,Oracle

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