Senior Database Administrator

Were Hiring – Senior DBA (Database Administrator)

Location: Chennai

FSS is looking for a Senior DBA to join our database team. This is a critical role involving design, sizing, support, and maintenance across multiple database technologies. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external vendors, driving improvements and ensuring robust database performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer PostgreSQL/EDB Postgres/MySQL databases
• Expertise in AWS databases (RDS, Aurora MySQL/Postgres)
• Strong knowledge of Oracle, MSSQL, Microsoft SQL Server
• Performance tuning, monitoring, upgrades, migrations, patching
• Disaster recovery (RAC, RMAN, Data Guard, Golden Gate replication)
• Automation in monitoring/maintenance
• Database security, backup management, failover cluster setup
• Team management and mentoring

What You’ll Bring:

• 4–8 years of experience (preferably in financial institutions)
• Handson expertise with Oracle, Postgres, MySQL, MSSQL
• Strong AWS RDS/Aurora provisioning and tuning skills
• PL/SQL, scripting (bash/ksh/batch), and performance tuning experience
• Solid knowledge of OS (Red Hat Linux, Sun Solaris, IBM AIX, Windows)
• Excellent problemsolving, communication, and leadership skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/related field