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Senior Database Specialist

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Position: Sr. Cloud DBA Specialist Location: India-Hybrid-EXL Chennai or Noida (Tue/Wed/Thu) In Office, Mon/Fri – Remote Work Timings : IST - 4 PM to 12 AM (EST - 630 AM to 230 PM)
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).

6-9 years as a DBA with expertise in Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and other RDBMS, along with Linux infrastructure management.

  • Support and manage Oracle, SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases in production and non-production

  • Tune SQL and PL/SQL performance and resolve incidents within SLAs

  • Design data models, mirroring, and backup/recovery strategies

  • Automate DBA tasks with Shell, PowerShell, T-SQL, PL/SQL and Perl

  • Provide 24x7 support including on-call rotation and weekend coverage

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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
6-9 years as a DBA with expertise in Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and other RDBMS, along with Linux infrastructure management.
Support and manage Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL databases in production and non-production environments.
Tune SQL and PL/SQL performance, troubleshoot and resolve incidents within SLAs
Design and implement data models, mirroring, and backup/recovery strategies.
Automate processes using scripting languages (Shell, PowerShell, T-SQL, PL/SQL, Perl).
Provide 24x7 support, including on-call rotation and weekend coverage.

What you’ll bring

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Core experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 6-9 years as a DBA with Hands on in Oracle, PostgreSQL, and other RDBMS, along with Linux infrastructure management.
  • 1+ years hands-on Administration experience with:DataBricks, Snowflake (Good to have)
Qualification wording
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
6-9 years as a DBA with Hands on in Oracle, PostgreSQL, and other RDBMS, along with Linux infrastructure management.
1+ years hands-on Administration experience with:DataBricks, Snowflake (Good to have)
Education & alternatives
Education/Work Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience). Experience Qualifications
Education: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience). Experience:
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Experience Qualifications - 6-9 years as a DBA with expertise in Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and other RDBMS, along with Linux infrastructure management. - Current Workload would be 60% Oracle, 40% SQL Server.
- 6-9 years as a DBA with expertise in Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and other RDBMS, along with Linux infrastructure management. - Current Workload would be 60% Oracle, 40% SQL Server. - 1+ years hands-on Administration experience with: DataBricks, Snowflake (Preferable)
Key Responsibilities - Support and manage Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL databases in production and non-production environments. - Install, configure, and monitor databases; ensure compliance with security and audit standards.
- Install, configure, and monitor databases; ensure compliance with security and audit standards. - Tune SQL and PL/SQL performance, troubleshoot and resolve incidents within SLAs, and automate tasks using Shell, PowerShell, T-SQL, PL/SQL, and Perl. - Design and implement data models, mirroring, and backup/recovery strategies.
- Design and implement data models, mirroring, and backup/recovery strategies. - Automate processes using scripting languages (Shell, PowerShell, T-SQL, PL/SQL, Perl). - Collaborate with application teams and vendors for database solutions and lifecycle management.
Critical Skills (Must Haves) - Hands-on Sr. DBA Administration experience with: Oracle (Single Instance/RAC, Multitenant, Active Data Guard), SQL Server (HA) - PostgreSQL Administration is good to have.
- Expertise in RDBMS installations, patching, and upgrades - Performance tuning in SQL and PL/SQL - Experience managing large databases (>50 TB)
- Install, configure, and monitor databases; ensure compliance with security and audit standards. - Optimize performance (SQL and PL/SQL), troubleshoot issues, and resolve incidents within SLAs. - Design and implement data models, mirroring, and backup/recovery strategies.
- Oracle APEX - AWS/AZURE Key Responsibilities
- Managing and upgrading Oracle APEX - Cloud technologies Administration experience: AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks (Good to have) - Tools: Datadog, NewRelic, Oracle Enterprise Manager 13c+, Toad
- Ability to leverage GenAI for operational efficiency, such as automating repetitive DBA tasks and enhancing DevOps pipelines. (Good to have) - Exposure to AI in cloud ecosystems (AWS AI services, Azure Cognitive Services) for advanced database management. - Knowledge of MongoDB and other RDBMS (Good to have)
- 6-9 years as a DBA with Hands on in Oracle, PostgreSQL, and other RDBMS, along with Linux infrastructure management. - Oracle APEX, AWS, Azure - 1+ years hands-on Administration experience with:DataBricks, Snowflake (Good to have)
- Current Workload would be 60% Oracle, 40% SQL Server. - 1+ years hands-on Administration experience with: DataBricks, Snowflake (Preferable) - Oracle APEX
- Oracle APEX, AWS, Azure - 1+ years hands-on Administration experience with:DataBricks, Snowflake (Good to have)
- 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
- Exposure to AI in cloud ecosystems (AWS AI services, Azure Cognitive Services) for advanced database management. - Knowledge of MongoDB and other RDBMS (Good to have) - Compliance and audit support experience & Able to Collaborate with development and product teams
- 1+ years hands-on Administration experience with: DataBricks, Snowflake (Preferable) - Oracle APEX - AWS/AZURE
- Experience managing large databases (>50 TB) - Managing and upgrading Oracle APEX - Cloud technologies Administration experience: AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks (Good to have)
- Hands-on Sr. DBA Administration experience with: Oracle (Single Instance/RAC, Multitenant, Active Data Guard), SQL Server (HA) - PostgreSQL Administration is good to have. - Expertise in RDBMS installations, patching, and upgrades
Experience: - 6-9 years as a DBA with Hands on in Oracle, PostgreSQL, and other RDBMS, along with Linux infrastructure management. - Oracle APEX, AWS, Azure

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Yes. We’ve followed one other Senior Database Specialist job there since October 2026. It came down after 21 days.

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About EXL Service

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Demand for Data Engineer roles

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About the role

We file this job under Data Engineer, by the work the posting describes.

Data engineers build and run the pipelines that copy data out of apps and outside services into a warehouse or lake, and fix them when a source changes or a load fails.

Expect SQL, Python, a cloud platform, a scheduler such as Airflow, and often tools for large data such as Spark or Kafka.

An analytics engineer works one step later, turning the raw data a data engineer lands into clean tables people can query.

US government figures for database architects

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Expected change, 2025 to 2035
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Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 15-1243.

Job description

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Position: Sr. Cloud DBA Specialist

Location: India-Hybrid-EXL Chennai or Noida (Tue/Wed/Thu) In Office, Mon/Fri – Remote

Work Timings : IST - 4 PM to 12 AM (EST - 630 AM to 230 PM)

 

Role Overview 

Sr. Cloud DBA Specialist is responsible for managing critical and non-production databases in multi-tenant environments, ensuring high availability, performance optimization, & compliance with SOX and PHI standards. This role demands strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced setting.

 

Education/Work Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).

 

Experience Qualifications 

  • 6-9 years as a DBA with expertise in Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and other RDBMS, along with Linux infrastructure management.
  • Current Workload would be 60% Oracle, 40% SQL Server. 
  • 1+ years hands-on Administration experience with: DataBricks, Snowflake (Preferable)
  • Oracle APEX
  • AWS/AZURE

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Support and manage Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL databases in production and non-production environments.
  • Install, configure, and monitor databases; ensure compliance with security and audit standards.
  • Tune SQL and PL/SQL performance, troubleshoot and resolve incidents within SLAs, and automate tasks using Shell, PowerShell, T-SQL, PL/SQL, and Perl.
  • Design and implement data models, mirroring, and backup/recovery strategies.
  • Automate processes using scripting languages (Shell, PowerShell, T-SQL, PL/SQL, Perl).
  • Collaborate with application teams and vendors for database solutions and lifecycle management.
  • Provide 24x7 support, including on-call rotation and weekend coverage.
  • Stay current with industry trends, emerging Cloud technologies, and AI/GenAI advancements.

 

Critical Skills (Must Haves)

  • Hands-on Sr. DBA Administration experience with: Oracle (Single Instance/RAC, Multitenant, Active Data Guard), SQL Server (HA)
  • PostgreSQL Administration is good to have.
  • Expertise in RDBMS installations, patching, and upgrades
  • Performance tuning in SQL and PL/SQL
  • Experience managing large databases (>50 TB)
  • Managing and upgrading Oracle APEX  
  • 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)  (Good to have)
  • Ability to leverage GenAI for operational efficiency, such as automating repetitive DBA tasks and enhancing DevOps pipelines.  (Good to have)
  • Exposure to AI in cloud ecosystems (AWS AI services, Azure Cognitive Services) for advanced database management.
  • Knowledge of MongoDB and other RDBMS (Good to have)
  •  Compliance and audit support experience & Able to Collaborate with development and product teams
  • Experience in Digital Marketing/Healthcare Products Preferred. 
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Strategic, innovative mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

Key Responsibilities

  • Support and manage Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL databases in production and non-production environments.
  • Install, configure, and monitor databases; ensure compliance with security and audit standards.
  • Optimize performance (SQL and PL/SQL), troubleshoot issues, and resolve incidents within SLAs.
  • Design and implement data models, mirroring, and backup/recovery strategies.
  • Automate processes using scripting languages (Shell, PowerShell, T-SQL, PL/SQL, Perl).
  • Collaborate with application teams and vendors for database solutions and lifecycle management.
  • Provide 24x7 support, including on-call rotation and weekend coverage.
  • Stay current with industry trends, emerging Cloud technologies, and AI/GenAI advancements.


 

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).

 

Experience:

  • 6-9 years as a DBA with Hands on in Oracle, PostgreSQL, and other RDBMS, along with Linux infrastructure management.
  • Oracle APEX, AWS, Azure
  • 1+ years hands-on Administration experience with:DataBricks, Snowflake (Good to have)
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