Job Description

7 - 9 Years
2 Openings
Trivandrum

Role description

We are seeking an experienced

Database SME (Oracle & SQL)

to design, manage, and optimize enterprise-level database systems within the

Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) domain

. The role involves ensuring high availability, security, performance, and compliance of mission-critical databases while supporting both on-premises and cloud environments.



Key Responsibilities

Database Administration

Install, configure, and manage

Oracle (12c, 19c)

and

SQL Server (2016, 2019, 2022)

in high-availability setups. Oversee database architecture, upgrades, and migrations.

Performance Optimization

Conduct query tuning, indexing, partitioning, and in-memory processing to enhance database performance.

Security & Compliance

Implement RBAC, encryption, auditing, and data masking. Ensure compliance with

PCI DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2

, and other BFSI security regulations.

Backup & Recovery

Develop and maintain robust backup and recovery strategies using

RMAN, Data Pump, SQL Server Always On

, and enterprise backup tools.

High Availability & Disaster Recovery

Design and implement

Oracle Data Guard, Oracle RAC, SQL Server Always On, and Failover Clustering

solutions.

Automation & Scripting

Automate database administration tasks using

PL/SQL, T-SQL, PowerShell, Python, and Ansible

.

Incident & Problem Management

Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, connectivity failures, and outages in production environments.

Cloud & Hybrid Database Management

Support and optimize databases hosted on

AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Oracle Cloud

, and hybrid cloud platforms.

Monitoring & Reporting

Use monitoring tools like

Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), SQL Server Profiler, Prometheus, and Splunk

for proactive analysis and reporting.

Collaboration & Documentation

Work with cross-functional teams and maintain detailed documentation of database architectures, policies, and recovery procedures.
Required Skills & Qualifications

7+ years

of hands-on experience in Oracle and SQL Server administration. Proven expertise in

high availability architectures

(RAC, Data Guard, Always On, Failover Clustering, Replication, Mirroring, Log Shipping). Strong background in

backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning

. Experience in database

security, encryption, and compliance standards

. Proficiency in

PL/SQL, T-SQL, PowerShell, Python, or Ansible

for automation. Experience with

cloud-based database solutions

(AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Oracle Cloud). Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities in production environments. Experience with

database migrations, upgrades, and patching

.
Preferred Certifications

Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) - Database Administration

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

AWS Certified Database - Specialty

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

- preferred for containerized database environments

Skills

Postgres Dba,Oracle,Ms Sql

About UST

UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world's best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients' organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact--touching billions of lives in the process.