Database Administrator
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Job Description:
Job title: Database Administrator
The Purpose of the Role
As a Database Administrator, you will provide technical vision and support over critical projects as part of our strategy to expand our database service offerings. You will be part of a broader team that maintains our overall technical strategy and integrated roadmap.
The Value You Deliver
- Implement database technology solutions that meet the business requirements within the agreed upon timeframes.
- Perform application database administration functions including database performance tuning, database application design, physical data modeling, and environment support
- Engage with Technology Engineering and Infrastructure groups to plan and manage changes into the production environment
- Triage and resolve database technical issues efficiently whilst mitigating the impact to the business
- Ability to analyze technical database problems and implement solutions and/or workarounds that seek the business problem
- Be the key technical member of the project delivery team
The Skills that are Key to this role
- Proven expertise in data migration and replication
- Experience in performing Oracle 12c and 19c administration preferred
- Experience in supporting Snowflake databases/schemas
- Experience in creating/managing users, shares, storage integrations and custom roles & privileges in Snowflake
- Knowledge in two or more AWS cloud-based database technologies
- Ensuring that technology solutions are aligned with our long-term architecture strategy
- Work independently on committed deliverables and collaborate with the extended team
- Your knowledge and experience expressed through insights and great ideas
- Intellectually curious and love learning new skills and capabilities, e.g. new Cloud services
- Enjoy giving to the success of your team while solving difficult technical problems
- Enjoy finding opportunities to innovate and take thoughtful risks to get things done faster
- Truly client-obsessed and dedicated to understanding and learning about customer needs and requirements; both external and internal
- Confident working in an agile environment
- Must have experience being part of on-call rotation along with other team members and be available 12/7- support during that time
Technical / Behavioral
- Experienced Oracle technical DBA who can analyze and implement database technology infrastructure solutions with minimal supervision required and demonstrate the technical capability to resolve technical issues quickly.
- The ability to collaborate well with your team members and influence your technology peers
- Demonstrate the ability to learn new technologies and communicate the business value of a new technology solution
- Proficiency in RDBMS technologies like Oracle, Postgres databases & Snowflake
- Exposure in Data Virtualization technologies like Delphix will be added advantage
- Relevant understanding of DevOps tools such as Jenkins, uDeploy, Concourse, Liquibase and Datadog
- Data and Database migrations to suitable Data Storage (RDS, Aurora PostGreSQL)
- Managing databases in Cloud and Provisioned systems
- Having knowledge in NoSQL databases like Cassandra and DynamoDB
- Knowledge with cloud-computing / cloud services platforms (e.g. AWS or Azure)
- Having knowledge with CI/CD tools and implementing pipelines
- Proficient social skills with an ability to clearly articulate to both technical and non-technical partners
- Experience in Agile practices like Scrum/Kanban
The Skills that are Good to Have for this role
- Certifications from cloud providers such as AWS
- Strong time management and planning skills required.
- Possess excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as part of and with impactful teams.
- Positive team player, ability to effectively communicate with peers, partners, and management.
- Must be part of on-call rotation along with other team members and be available 12/7- support during that time
How Your Work Impacts the Organization
We believe that diversity in background and experience will foster an inclusive and engaging work environment for our employees. This ultimately enables us to deliver a better product for our customers.
Being technically competent is only telling half the story. We believe that delivering the best possible customer experience requires an artful blend of human ingenuity and technology. While we value smart technologists, we are fanatics about our culture that promotes autonomy and leadership at all levels. People who are great cultural fits demonstrate curiosity to learn, are unafraid to break things, step up and take the lead, take ownership of their projects, and thrive by sharing knowledge.
The Expertise we’re looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer science or any other subject area
- 3+ Demonstrable experience in DBA and Cloud technology role
- Having AWS Certifications would be an advantage
Location: Chennai
Shift timings: 11.00 AM – 8:00 PM
Certifications:
At Fidelity, building a better financial future— for everyone— is our mission. For the last 75+ years, our privately-held company has remained committed to supporting our clients throughout their lifelong financial journeys.
Our formula is simple: we support our team, and they support our customers. That culture begins with our employees, whose personal and professional growth is key to our collective success. In keeping with that legacy, our privately-held company offers associates career stability and security, while at the same time encouraging your professional exploration and growth. At Fidelity India, we are proud to continue that legacy. With offices in Bangalore and Chennai, our Indian branch is now celebrating 20 years as a Global Capability Center. To find out more, visit India.Fidelity.com, or our global site at fidelitycareers.com.
Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer, and whenever possible we accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to complete the application or interview process. Please email us at accommodations@fmr.com or call 800-835-5099 for more information
Benefits Developed for You
From the little things that make every day better to those big-picture, life-changing tools. That’s exactly what you’ll get at Fidelity. We have an amazing package of benefits and programs designed to help you thrive both at and outside of work.
Insurance
Affordable and accessible healthcare benefits for you and your loved ones.
- Coverage of up to INR 300,000 for you along with your spouse/partner, with additional top-up options available
- Insurance covers for parents/in-laws made available at subsidized costs
- Personal accident insurance cover of six times your annual basic salary
- Life insurance cover of eight times your annual basic salary
Wellness
We invest in nurturing healthy habits and promoting overall wellness of our associates through three pillars – Physical, Emotional, and Financial wellness.
Parenting
To help you through the exciting yet demanding times of parenthood, avail of time off and other benefits such as childcare allowance and access to daycare.
Transport
You will have access to free transport services to and from work, subject to residing within our pre-defined boundary limits
Retirement
Finally, like the icing on the cake, we offer benefits that will help you contribute to and invest towards your retirement.
- National Pension System (NPS) offered at Fidelity:
- At Grade 6 and below, Fidelity will match your NPS contribution up to 5% of your basic salary
- At Grade 7 and above, Fidelity contributes 10% of your basic salary towards NPS as part of your compensation structure
- Avail of other statutory benefits such as EPF, VPF and Gratuity
Read more about our Benefits program.
Committed to Continuous Learning
At Fidelity, we are constantly adapting to the changing needs of our customers, new technologies, and better ways of working. And we empower our associates to do the same, with an emphasis on developing skills that will help propel you forward in your career while being able to make an impact for Fidelity’s customers around the world.
We offer a wide range of options including online, in-person, and mentor driven solutions – as well as learning days and job shadow opportunities to expose you to new elements of our business to broaden your experience.
Ongoing Opportunities for Growth
- Free access to thousands of online training resources
- Internal clubs focused on trending topics and associate interests
- Ability to pursue online or in-person technical certifications
Read more about our Learning & Development program.
Connected to Our Communities
At every level of our organization, you’ll find people who are committed to doing their part to make the world a better place. We host events and conduct volunteering activities, encouraging associates across the organization to get involved and make an impact on the lives of people in the communities where we live and work.
Fidelity Cares
- Through our community relations program, we provide associates with several opportunities to actively volunteer and create an impact
- Host numerous company-wide volunteering and awareness events.
- Partner with a number of not-for-profit organizations to benefit our local communities
Year-Round Volunteer Opportunities
- Partner with schools and our not-for-profit organizations on financial literacy programs, career counselling, and online tutoring for students
- Teach employability skills to youth from low-income backgrounds, and conduct mock interviews to prepare them for corporate jobs
- Create joyful learning experiences for primary school children through the ‘Art in Education’ program
- Plant urban mini forests and participate in local cleanup efforts
Read more about our Fidelity Cares community relations program..
