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Database Support Engineer (DSE) - Chennai, India

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In-Office
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
Senior level
In-Office
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
Senior level
Manage and resolve support cases for the Exasol database, focusing on SQL, drivers, and connectivity. Provide technical guidance on Exasol features, collaborate with R&D and PM, deliver service activities, and maintain technical documentation. Mentor new employees and ensure timely, high-quality project deliverables.
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🚀 Why Exasol? Why Now?

At Exasol, we believe that speed is the key to turning data into impact. Our in-memory, massively parallel processing (MPP) database is one of the fastest in the world, built from the ground up for analytics at scale. We help financial institutions, retailers, governments, and defense organizations make better decisions faster, by turning complex data into actionable insights in seconds, not hours.

This is a pivotal moment for Exasol. As we double down on our growth in Germany and across Europe, we are building a commercial team that thrives on curiosity, grit, and action. And it starts with you, our next Business Development Representative.

💼 Overview

The Database Support Engineer is primarily responsible for managing the Support cases. This role also includes mentoring new employees or trainees. The position is based mainly in the office, with the option for home-office work. At Exasol, we offer flexible working hours, with seven core hours and one additional flexible hour each workday.

🎯 Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with Exasol database (focus on SQL), drivers, connectivity from and to Exasol.

  • Answer questions about the usage of Exasol database features.

  • Collaborate closely with R&D and Project Management teams.

  • Execute service activities to ensure timely and high-quality project deliverables.

  • Maintain and update all forms of technical documentation.

✅ Required Qualifications

  • University degree in IT or equivalent with at least 5 years of relevant experience.

  • Advanced analytical troubleshooting skills.

  • Experience working in multicultural environments.

  • Proven ability to liaise with stakeholders across various hierarchical levels.

  • Technical expertise in: Database and SQL, including SQL scripting. 

  • Data Warehouse (DWH) and Business Intelligence (BI) architecture. 

  • Database front-end, reporting tools, ETL tools, and drivers. 

  • Programming languages such as Python, Lua, Java, or R.

💡 Preferred Qualifications

  • Effective database support.

  • SLA ticket processing, incident management, and troubleshooting.

  • Strong social skills and teamwork.

📆 A Day in the Life of a Database Support Engineer at Exasol

  • Own Your Impact: At Exasol, you are not just a cog in the machine; you will step into immediate ownership of projects, driving them forward with a refreshing level of autonomy.

  • Thrive in a Global Team: Join a vibrant, international community where diversity is celebrated, collaboration is key, and feedback fuels growth.

  • Learn, Grow, Lead: We are invested in your development! Continuous knowledge-sharing, "Coffee and Learn" sessions, exciting events, and dedicated leadership programs empower you to soar.

  • Work on Your Terms: Flexibility is the name of the game! Enjoy adaptable hours, remote options, and "workcations" for the ultimate work-life balance.

  • Growth That Goes Beyond the Office: Dive into a comprehensive onboarding experience, fun team events, and a deep commitment to diversity and sustainability. We care about your holistic well-being.

  • Rewards that Matter: Monthly home office allowance, volunteering options, floating days, and secure pension plans (location-dependent) prove we value your contributions.

Our values drive our unique and inclusive culture; discover how they shape your Exasol experience. Learn more about our core values at Exasol.

🎯 Ready to Launch Your Career with Exasol?

If you’re hungry to learn, unafraid to fail, and energized by the idea of helping the world’s leading organizations unlock the power of their data — we want to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of Exasol’s next chapter.

About Exasol:

Take the next step in your career journey. Visit www.exasol.com to explore our current job openings, and follow us on LinkedIn to see what it is like to work at Exasol.

Exasol is a proud equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive working environment and therefore base all our employment selection decisions, within all aspects of our business, on experience, skill, and integrity. We strongly encourage applicants from all walks to life to apply for our positions, irrespective of age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, etc.

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