SQL DBA (Remote, Remote, IN)
Newell Brands
IndiaremotePosted 2 months ago
Skill Required
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Key highlights
- Required experience: 4–6 years as a SQL Server DBA.
- Required expertise: Microsoft SQL Server 2014/2016/2017+ and Oracle 12c/19c.
- Remote work with standard Monday‑Friday schedule (9:00‑17:00).
- Unlimited LinkedIn Learning access for professional development.
- On‑call support for critical database issues.
- Opportunity for growth and mentorship reporting to Lead DBA.
Role overview
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) with knowledge of Oracle Administration to join our technology team. The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of hands‑on experience in managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle environments, handling day‑to‑day database operations to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security of critical data infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Perform database maintenance activities including backups, restores, integrity checks, and index maintenance.
- Monitor database health, performance, and capacity; troubleshoot alerts and incidents.
- Support performance tuning by optimizing queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies.
- Manage database security, user access, roles, and permissions.
- Apply patches, service packs, and follow security and compliance standards.
- Support database‑related issues across development, testing, and production environments.
- Participate in on‑call support for critical database issues when required.
- Maintain database documentation, operational procedures, and change management records.
- Validate backup and disaster recovery processes to ensure data recoverability.
- Install, configure, upgrade, and patch Oracle databases.
- Monitor and optimize database performance and SQL queries.
- Manage backup and recovery using RMAN and Cohesity.
- Perform schema export/import activities using Oracle Data Pump.
- Administer database security, user roles, and access controls.
- Perform database tuning, troubleshooting, and support ASM/Grid Infrastructure environments.
- Support production, development, and testing databases.
- Monitor storage utilization, capacity planning, and overall database health.
- Coordinate with application teams on deployments and issue resolution.
- Maintain accurate database documentation and operational procedures.
Requirements
- 4–6 years of experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator.
- Hands‑on experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2014/2016/2017+) and basic Oracle DBA (12c/19c) administration.
- Working knowledge of Linux/Unix environments.
- Proficient in T‑SQL, database backups, restores, and recovery processes.
- Experience with performance monitoring, query optimization, and index tuning.
- Familiarity with SQL Server Agent and database automation.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
- Effective communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment.
Nice to have
- Experience with SQL Server High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions such as Always On Availability Groups or Failover Cluster Instances.
- Familiarity with PowerShell scripting for automating DBA tasks.
- Experience with cloud database platforms (e.g., Azure SQL Database, AWS RDS).
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Benefits
- Remote work (Remote – Working hours – Monday to Friday, 9:00‑17:00, 7.5 h per day).
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning – 17,000+ courses for professional and personal development.
- Bravo – global recognition program where teammates can recognize each other and exceptional work is rewarded.
- Employee Referral Program with a bonus opportunity.
- Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership.
Additional details
- Job ID: 15785.
- Job title: SQL Server & Oracle Database Administrator (DBA).
- Location: Remote (Chennai).
- Reports to: Manager - DBA.
- Contract: Permanent, Full‑time.
- The role reports directly to the Lead Database Administrator and offers growth and mentorship opportunities.
- Newell Brands has a strong footprint in the EMEA region with several thousand employees and iconic brands such as Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, and Yankee Candle.
- Application instructions: click “Apply Now” and upload CV in English; submission acknowledges reading Newell Brands’ Privacy Statement for Job Applicants.
- Option to be considered for other suitable positions by indicating on CV/motivation letter.
- Originally posted on Himalayas.