Position: Sr. Cloud DBA Specialist
Location: Remote (Anywhere in the U.S But CST Preferred.)
Base salary range: $100K - $110K USD
Work location: US Remote
Total compensation includes base salary and annual target bonus
- To learn more about what we offer please visit us at https://www.exlservice.com/us-careers-and-benefits
Critical Skills (Must Haves)
- Hands-on Sr. DBA experience with:
- Oracle (Single Instance/RAC, Multitenant, Active Data Guard)
- SQL Server
- PostgreSQL
- Expertise in RDBMS installations, patching, and upgrades
- Performance tuning in SQL and PL/SQL
- Experience managing large databases (>50 TB)
- Cloud technologies Administration experience: AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks (Good to have)
- Tools: Datadog, NewRelic, Oracle Enterprise Manager 13c+, Toad
- Strong Linux administration and scripting skills
- Knowledge and experience with AI/GenAI technologies (e.g., AI-driven automation, predictive analytics, database optimization using AI)
- Ability to leverage GenAI for operational efficiency, such as automating repetitive DBA tasks and enhancing DevOps pipelines.
- Exposure to AI in cloud ecosystems (AWS AI services, Azure Cognitive Services) for advanced database management.
- Cloud tech experience with S3 buckets and file transfers
- Managing and upgrading Oracle APEX (Plus)
- Knowledge of MongoDB and other RDBMS
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills
- Compliance management and audit support experience
- Ability to work independently and in teams
- Innovative mindset and strategic thinking
- Experience collaborating with development and product teams
- Ability to support team members when required
Key Responsibilities
- Support and manage Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL databases in production and non-production environments.
- Install, configure, and monitor databases; ensure compliance with security and audit standards.
- Optimize performance (SQL and PL/SQL), troubleshoot issues, and resolve incidents within SLAs.
- Design and implement data models, mirroring, and backup/recovery strategies.
- Automate processes using scripting languages (Shell, PowerShell, T-SQL, PL/SQL, Perl).
- Collaborate with application teams and vendors for database solutions and lifecycle management.
- Provide 24x7 support, including on-call rotation and weekend coverage.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging Cloud technologies, and AI/GenAI advancements.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience:
- 8+ years as a Senior DBA with expertise in Oracle, PostgreSQL, and other RDBMS, along with Linux infrastructure management.
- 3+ years hands-on Administration experience with:
- DataBricks
- Snowflake
- Oracle APEX
- AWS
- Azure
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of experience as a Senior Database Administrator
- Expertise with Oracle, PostgreSQL, and other relational database management systems
- Linux infrastructure administration experience
- 3+ years of hands-on administration experience with Databricks
- 3+ years of hands-on administration experience with Snowflake
- 3+ years of hands-on administration experience with Oracle APEX
- 3+ years of hands-on administration experience with AWS
- 3+ years of hands-on administration experience with Azure
- Hands-on experience with Oracle Single Instance, RAC, Multitenant, and Active Data Guard
- Experience with SQL Server
- Experience with RDBMS installation, patching, upgrades, and performance tuning
- Experience managing databases larger than 50 TB
- Strong Linux administration and scripting skills
- Knowledge of AI and GenAI technologies for database management and automation
- Experience with compliance management and audit support
- Ability to provide 24x7 support, including on-call rotation and weekend coverage
- Experience with Datadog, New Relic, Oracle Enterprise Manager 13c or later, and Toad
- Experience with Amazon S3 buckets and file transfers
- Knowledge of MongoDB and other RDBMS
- Oracle APEX upgrade experience
- Cloud administration experience with AWS, Azure, Snowflake, and Databricks
What We Do
Choosing a digital partner is about more than capabilities — it’s about collaboration and character. Unrealistic overhauls and off-the-shelf products ignore what matters most — your unique needs, culture, goals, and your legacy data and technology environments. At EXL, our collaboration is built on ongoing listening and learning to adapt our methodologies. We’re your business evolution partner—tailoring solutions that make the most of data to make better business decisions and drive more intelligence into your increasingly digital operations. Whether your goals are scaling the use of AI and digital, redesign operating models, or driving better and faster decisions, we’re here to partner with you to help you gain—and maintain—competitive advantage with efficient, sustainable models at scale. Our expertise in transformation, data science, and change management helps make your business more efficient and effective, improve customer relationships and enhance revenue growth. Instead of focusing on multi-year, resource- and time-intensive platform designs or migrations, we look deeper at your entire value chain to integrate strategies with impact. We use our specialization in analytics, digital interventions, and operations management—alongside deep industry expertise — to deliver solutions that help you outperform the competition. At EXL, it’s all about outcomes—your outcomes—and delivering success on your terms. Share your goals with us and together, we’ll optimize how you leverage data to drive your business forward. For more information, visit www.exlservice.com.
