Consulting / Principal DBA

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Would you like to be part of a team that delivers high-quality software to our customers?

Are you a highly visible champion with a 'can do' attitude and enthusiasm that inspires others?

About the Team

Our Technology teams leverage contemporary technologies to develop products and systems that advance science and health. We aim to create impactful digital solutions that support research addressing significant global challenges. Our culture prioritizes efficient DevOps practices, emphasizing speed, agility, cost efficiency, and quality.

About the Role

This role is a senior infrastructure support position requiring experience equivalent to departmental architects, combined with hands-on technical expertise . Candidates in this role will demonstrate proficiency in infrastructure support and maintenance while gaining a thorough understanding of all technologies within the department. The position involves mentoring junior team members, sharing knowledge across infrastructure teams, and playing a critical role in designing innovative infrastructure solutions.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Technical Architects, providing technical designs and guidance for Infrastructure team members, ensuring sound decision-making.

Conduct infrastructure support and maintenance activities efficiently, including developing new infrastructure areas, resolving faults, and unit testing.

Understand the broader business needs and ensure systems align with and support these objectives .

Work with management to establish best practices for technology use, producing efficient, high-quality solutions.

Actively research innovative improvements in working practices, tools, and technologies for the Infrastructure Services team.

Contribute to the efficiency and quality of Infrastructure Services through collaboration and leadership.

Mentor and oversee junior staff while promoting cross-functional knowledge-sharing.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years of database administration experience or equivalent.

Demonstrated skills in infrastructure design, support, and maintenance.

Experience automating database processes and delivering performance improvements.

Proficiency in at least two database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MSSQL, MariaDB, MySQL, Oracle).

Familiarity with cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure.

Experience using database version control tools like Flyway or Liquibase.

Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex database connectivity and performance issues.

Database performance tuning expertise .

Understanding of DevOps practices and CI / CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).

Competence in scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, or Python.

Ability to analyze impacts of database-related infrastructure decisions.

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Advanced communication skills, including tailoring information for diverse audiences.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work / life balance across the organization. We offer numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance , and sabbaticals to help you meet both your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals.

Working for You

We understand that your well-being and happiness are essential to a successful career. Here are some benefits we offer :

Comprehensive Health Insurance covering you, your immediate family, and parents.

Enhanced Health Insurance Options with competitive rates.

Group Life Insurance ensuring financial security for your loved ones.

Group Accident Insurance offering extra protection.

Flexible Working Arrangements to achieve a balanced work-life schedule.

Employee Assistance Program providing support for personal and work-related challenges.

Medical Screening prioritizing your well-being.

Modern Family Benefits including parental and adoption support.

Long-Service Awards recognizing dedication and commitment.

Celebratory New Baby Gift.

Subsidized Meals in Chennai.

Various Paid Time Off options including Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Public Holidays.

Free Transport for home-office-home commutes in Chennai.

About the Business

We are a global leader in information and analytics, assisting researchers and healthcare professionals in advancing science and improving health outcomes for the benefit of society. Leveraging our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and extensive data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education, and interactive learning. At Elsevier, your work contributes to addressing the world's grand challenges and fostering a sustainable future. We utilize innovative technologies to support science and healthcare, partnering for a better world.

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