Senior Database Agent
Experience: 15–20 Years
Location: Chennai
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Agent with 15–20 years of expertise in database design, development, administration, and management. The role requires strong hands-on experience in Oracle and PostgreSQL databases, cloud-based database migration (Oracle to PostgreSQL on AWS RDS), project leadership, and delivering robust, high-performance database solutions for enterprise applications in domains such as Healthcare, Airlines, and ERP systems.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Architect, design, develop, and administer Oracle and PostgreSQL databases for complex enterprise applications.
- Design and optimize relational database schemas to meet business and performance requirements.
- Lead Oracle to PostgreSQL database migration projects in cloud environments (AWS RDS / Aurora) using tools such as HVR and DMS.
- Develop and maintain complex PL/SQL and PgSQL stored procedures, functions, and packages for backend business logic and data validation.
- Manage database administration tasks including user/role management, security, backup & recovery, and performance tuning to ensure high availability and zero-downtime operations.
- Handle project management activities covering initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, risk assessment, and timely delivery.
- Gather requirements from business users, prepare functional and technical design documents, and provide end-to-end solution architecture.
- Oversee ETL processes and data migration with thorough validation of objects, record counts, and constraints.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to development teams throughout the project lifecycle (development, testing, UAT, and post go-live support).
- Ensure data security and compliance by implementing encryption methods and best practices for sensitive information.
- Monitor and improve database processes, suggest operational enhancements, and deliver high-quality solutions within agreed timelines.
Requirements
• 15–20 years of experience in Database Development, Management, Administration, and Migration projects.
• Strong expertise in Oracle (11g–19c) and PostgreSQL databases.
• Proven hands-on experience in Oracle to PostgreSQL migration in AWS cloud environment.
• Extensive knowledge of AWS RDS for both Oracle and PostgreSQL.
• Deep experience in PL/SQL, PgSQL, database design, and performance optimization.
• Experience in leading technical teams and managing projects independently.
• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science / Information Technology (M.Sc. IT preferred).
Preferred Attributes
• Experience working in Healthcare
• Exposure to Terraform, Pentaho, and other ETL/migration tools.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and client communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while leading and mentoring technical teams.