Job Description

9 - 12 Years
1 Opening
Trivandrum

Role description

We are seeking a

Senior Database Engineer

with

12-15 years of experience

in designing, managing, and optimizing enterprise-level databases across

Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and Azure cloud platforms

. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in

performance tuning, database architecture, and cloud adoption

, with hands-on experience in

SSRS, SSIS, Azure SQL Server, and Azure Managed Instance

. This role requires strong technical leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across development, operations, and business teams.



Key Responsibilities

Database Design & Administration

Design, implement, and manage

Oracle

and

Microsoft SQL Server

databases for mission-critical, high-performance applications. Administer

Azure SQL Server

and

Azure Managed Instance

, ensuring availability, scalability, and compliance.

Performance Optimization

Perform

query tuning, index management, partitioning, and execution plan analysis

to optimize database performance. Work with development teams to refine

SQL queries, stored procedures, and database structures

.

BI, ETL & Reporting

Develop and maintain

SSRS (reporting)

and

SSIS (ETL workflows)

to support business intelligence and integration needs.

High Availability & Disaster Recovery

Implement and manage

Always On, Failover Clustering, Replication, Log Shipping, and Mirroring

. Define and maintain robust

backup and disaster recovery strategies

.

Security & Compliance

Apply

RBAC, auditing, encryption, and security best practices

to ensure compliance with enterprise and industry standards.

Cloud & Automation

Support

database migrations, upgrades, and cloud adoption strategies

across hybrid environments. Contribute to database automation initiatives using scripting and cloud-native tools.

Collaboration & Mentorship

Partner with cross-functional stakeholders on database design, integration, and migration projects. Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and foster knowledge sharing within the team.
Qualifications & Experience

12-15 years

of hands-on database engineering and administration experience. Strong expertise in

Oracle (PL/SQL, indexing, partitioning)

and

Microsoft SQL Server (T-SQL, stored procedures, indexing)

. Proven skills in

performance tuning, query optimization, and execution plan analysis

. Experience with

Azure SQL Server, Azure Managed Instance, and cloud-based database solutions

. Proficiency in

SSRS (reporting services)

and

SSIS (ETL development)

. Hands-on experience with

high availability configurations

(Always On, clustering, replication, log shipping). Strong knowledge of

database security, auditing, and compliance

. Excellent

troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication

skills in complex environments.

Preferred certifications:

+ Microsoft Certified:

Azure Database Administrator Associate

+ Oracle

Database Administrator Certified Professional (OCP)

Preferred Skills


Experience with

cloud-native database platforms

and

automation frameworks

. Familiarity with

DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD pipelines

for database deployments. Exposure to

NoSQL databases

and

hybrid cloud architectures

.

Skills

Sql,Postgresql,Oracle

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.