Job Description

Company Description
IS Global Service Center (GSC) operating from Chennai, India, is a part of IS supporting Expeditors IT operations. IS GSC has grown to 430+ employees today delivering world class Information services globally. This Product based Strategic Center\'s IT transformation has delivered a radical change to Expeditors IT manpower profile and skills over the past three years and will continue to deliver services as we continue to grow responsibly in the coming years. Locations: Expeditors International (India) Pvt Ltd, The Forum Vijaya Mall, 10th Floor, Prestige Center Court, 183, N.S.K. Salai, Kumaran Colony, Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600026 & Expeditors International (India) Pvt Ltd,Unit No.901 & 902, 9th Floor, Campus 20, RMZ One Paramount, No.110, Mount Poonamallee Road, Porur, Chennai - 600 116


The DBA team ensures the reliability and integrity of data, including the availability and consistency of data throughout the organization. DBAs work with business analysts, system architects, software developers, and quality assurance resources to provide consistent data across all applications in support of business objectives. Major Duties and Responsibilities Data Integrity:

• Ensure recoverability of data through the design, implementation, and practice of defined database disaster recovery strategies
• Ensure availability of data through the design, implementation, and practice of database high availability strategies
• Establish and maintain the quality of data throughout the organization to support business goals

Monitoring and Maintenance:

• Monitor database performance to identify database configuration, hardware, and SQL query tuning opportunities
• Monitor database resource usage and recommend hardware/software changes as needed
• Monitor database utilities to ensure maintenance policies are being achieved

Documentation and Standards:

• Provide documentation for database design and modification
• Document established DBA-driven processes, workflows, and tasks
• Adhere to all applicable team and department standards governing workplace performance

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• Familiarity with relational database management systems (DB2, PostgreSQL) and their core concepts
• Knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Experience with Unix and Microsoft Windows environments
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently
• Ability to collaborate in team environment

Desired Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of DB2 and PostgreSQL Server relational database management systems and concepts
• Scripting experience with sh, ksh, bash, awk, sed, Python, and/or Perl
• Familiarity with Ansible and Infrastructure as Code concepts

Additional Information
Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday
• Health Plan: Medical Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Education Programs
• Unlimited opportunities for career advancement