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Sr engineer, Database Administrator

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What We'll Bring:

We are seeking a highly skilled Engineer to join our Database Engineering team, with a primary focus on PostgreSQL. This role also includes supporting Oracle environments, making it ideal for candidates with a strong foundation in both technologies.

What You'll Bring:

  • Act as a subject matter expert for PostgreSQL database operations, including performance tuning, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
  • Support Oracle database activities such as patching, upgrades, and migrations as needed.
  • Design and implement robust backup, replication, and disaster recovery strategies for PostgreSQL and Oracle databases.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and SRE teams to automate database operations and integrate with CI/CD pipelines.
  • Partner with application teams to support schema changes, query optimization, and deployment processes.
  • Contribute to the strategic roadmap for database modernization, with a focus on PostgreSQL adoption.
  • Ensure compliance with security, audit, and data governance requirements.
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.

Impact You'll Make:

  • 6+ years of experience in database engineering, with demonstrated expertise in PostgreSQL.
  • Solid understanding of PostgreSQL internals, performance tuning, and high-availability configurations.
  • Experience supporting Oracle databases in enterprise environments.
  • Strong SQL and scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python, or Perl).
  • Experience with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) and monitoring solutions.
  • Comfortable working in a Kanban/SAFe Agile environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • PostgreSQL certification or equivalent experience preferred; Oracle certifications are a plus.

This job is assigned as On-Site Essential and requires in- person work at an assigned TU office location as a condition of employment.

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Sr Engineer, Database Engineering

TransUnion Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND Office

DLF IT SEZ 8th, 9th, and 10th floor Block 2, Chennai, India, 600089

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