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Lead Engineer, Database Engineering

Lead Engineer, Database Engineering

TransUnionchennai, India
1 day ago
Job description

What We'll Bring :

We are seeking a Lead Database Engineer to join our DevOps organization. This role is ideal for a seasoned Oracle expert who thrives in complex, mature environments and is passionate about modernization and operational excellence. You will play a critical role in maintaining the health of our on-prem Oracle infrastructure while helping guide our transition toward open-source and cloud-native database technologies.

What You'll Bring :

  • Serve as the primary SME for Oracle database troubleshooting , performance tuning, and root cause analysis in a high-availability environment.
  • Lead and execute various DB activities such as database upgrades, patching, and migrations .
  • Design and implement replication, backup, and disaster recovery strategies .
  • Collaborate with DevOps and SRE teams to automate database operations and integrate with CI / CD pipelines.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior DBAs and engineers.
  • Partner with application teams to support deployments, schema changes, and performance optimization.
  • Contribute to the strategic roadmap for database modernization, including evaluation and adoption of PostgreSQL and cloud-native solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with security, audit, and data governance requirements.

Impact You'll Make :

  • 10+ years of experience as an Oracle DBA in enterprise environments.
  • Proven expertise in troubleshooting and performance tuning of complex Oracle systems.
  • Deep knowledge of Oracle technologies : RAC, DataGuard, ASM, Exadata, Goldengate, CDB / PDB, Grid Control .
  • Strong SQL and PL / SQL skills; experience with scripting (e.g., Bash, Python, or Perl) .
  • Experience with PostgreSQL and / or cloud-native databases (e.g., Aurora, RDS) is a strong plus.
  • Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) and monitoring platforms.
  • Comfortable working in a Kanban / SAFe Agile environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) certification required.

    • This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

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    Lead Engineer, Database Engineering

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