Job Description

Job ID: 200192
Required Travel :Minimal
Managerial - No
Location: :India- Gurgaon (Amdocs Site)
Who are we?
Amdocs helps those who build the future to make it amazing. With our market-leading portfolio of software products and services, we unlock our customers' innovative potential, empowering them to provide next-generation communication and media experiences for both the individual end user and enterprise customers. Our employees around the globe are here to accelerate service providers' migration to the cloud, enable them to differentiate in the 5G era, and digitalize and automate their operations. Listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, Amdocs had revenue of $5.00 billion in fiscal 2024. For more information, visit
In one sentence
We are seeking a highly skilled Database Team Lead with 10+ years of experience to lead our database administration team. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in Oracle database administration, including advanced features such as ASM (Automatic Storage Management), Data Guard, and RAC (Real Application Clusters). The role also requires hands-on experience with Linux environments, scripting using Python, and Hadoop administration. As a Team Lead, you will be responsible for managing a team of database administrators, ensuring the delivery of high-quality database solutions, and driving team performance.
What will your job look like?

• Lead and mentor a team of database administrators, ensuring effective task allocation and timely delivery of projects.
• Manage and maintain Oracle databases, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability.
• Configure and administer ASM, Data Guard, and RAC for disaster recovery, scalability, and fault tolerance.
• Perform database upgrades, patching, and migrations.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, including query tuning and resource management.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python for database tasks and monitoring.
• Manage database security, including user roles, privileges, and auditing.
• Perform backup and recovery operations using RMAN and other tools.
• Collaborate with application teams to design and implement database solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues in a Linux environment.
• Manage and maintain Hadoop clusters, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Optimize Hadoop jobs and workflows for performance and resource utilization.
• Implement and manage Hadoop security, including Kerberos authentication and access control.
• Conduct performance reviews and support the professional development of team members.
• Document database configurations, processes, and procedures.

All you need is...

• o 10+ years of experience as an Oracle DBA with expertise in ASM, Data Guard, and RAC.

• Proven experience in leading and managing a team of database administrators.
• Proficiency in Linux system administration and shell scripting.
• Experience with Python for scripting and automation.
• Hands-on experience with Hadoop administration and ecosystem tools.
• In-depth understanding of database architecture, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with backup and recovery strategies.
• Familiarity with database security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Oracle Database Administration (e.g., OCP, OCM).
• Certification in Hadoop Administration or related big data technologies.
• Experience with cloud-based database solutions.
• Knowledge of other database systems or tools is a plus.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a team of talented database professionals while working on cutting-edge database and big data technologies.