Senior Database Administrator Job at NTT DATA (Mumbai)

Senior Database Administrator

NTT DATA

Location:
India , Mumbai

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

The Senior Database Administrator at NTT DATA is a pivotal role responsible for managing complex database systems, ensuring their availability, integrity, and performance. The ideal candidate will have advanced experience with SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is required, and relevant certifications such as MCSE DBA are preferred. This position offers a hybrid working environment and requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in database administration.

Job Responsibility:

Performs the installation, configuration, and maintenance of complex database management systems (DBMS), including SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or others, as required
Collaborates with software developers/architects to design and optimize database schemas, data models, and database-related applications
Participates in the writing of database documentation, including data standards, data flow diagrams, standard operating procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata)
Monitors database performance, identifies performance bottlenecks, and optimizes queries and indexing for optimal database performance
Designs and implements robust backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data availability and business continuity
Monitors production databases regularly or respond to any database issues by bringing down the database or taking the database offline
Proactively supports the development of database utilities and automated reporting
Works closely with the Change Control and Release Management functions to commission and install new applications and customizing existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose
Plans and executes database software upgrades and applies patches to keep systems up-to-date and secure
Communicates regularly with technical, applications and operational employees to ensure database integrity and security
Implements and manages security measures to safeguard databases from unauthorized access, data breaches, and data loss
Conducts regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to maintain compliance with data protection standards and regulations
Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, network engineers, and business stakeholders, to support database-related initiatives
Provides technical support to end-users, assists with database-related enquiries, and conducts training sessions as needed
Performs any other related task as required

Requirements:

Advanced demonstrated experience working as a Database Administrator within an Information Technology organization
Advanced demonstrated experience with database backup and recovery best practices
Advanced demonstrated experience running and creating health assessment reports
Advanced demonstrated experience working with suppliers to deliver solutions
Advanced demonstrated experience in Oracle Enterprise
Advanced demonstrated experience in Microsoft SQL Server
Advanced demonstrated experience managing databases
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, engineering, information technology or related field

Nice to have:

Relevant certification, such as MCSE DBA, oracles associate or equivalent preferred
Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified
Azure Database Administrator Associate
Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) - Database Administrator
MySQL Database Administrator
PostgreSQL Certified Professional preferred

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 24, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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