Senior SQL Database Administrator

We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator with a strong background in Oracle and MS SQL database management. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of hands-on experience, proven ability to work independently, and flexibility to ensure some overlap (~2 hours) with California business hours . Experience in the banking domain or financial services domain is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Oracle and MS SQL databases.

• Perform database installations, upgrades, patching, and migrations .

• Monitor database performance and implement tuning as needed.

• Ensure database security, integrity, and backup/recovery processes.

• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues independently.

• Collaborate with global teams, including overlapping with California business hours.

• Prepare and maintain documentation for database configurations and procedures.

• Support b usiness continuity and disaster recovery planning .

• Implement best practices for database management and compliance (especially for banking/finance).

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience as a Database Administrator (Oracle & MS SQL).

• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision .

• Willingness to accommodate 2hrs of time overlap with the California time zone.

• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.

• Experience with database security, backup, and recovery.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• Prior experience in the banking or financial services sector is a strong plus.