Database Administrator (Support Data Platform Services operations)

Summary: The successful candidate will work with engineering teams to drive next-generation automation solutions for database platforms: evolving legacy systems while leading build, integration,and migration to cloud-native, open-source, AI/agent-powered platforms. The candidate is expected to combine deep technical credibility with visionary leadership and the ability to partner with application, AI, analytics, and operations teams. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and own a multi-year strategic roadmap for Database platforms aligned with business goals (e.g., cloud migration, cost optimisation, latency SLAs, AI/ML readiness).  • Expertise in database architecture for Oracle, MSSQL, and Postgres, with knowledge of modern database platforms (CockroachDB, Cassandra, MongoDB, Databricks, etc.).  • Drive adoption of AI/agentic/AIOps capabilities, e.g., anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, self-healing, auto-scaling of databases, and automated patching.  • Develop a comprehensive multi-year technical vision for the organisation’s global database strategy,aligning with overall business objectives and investment strategies.  • Build end-to-end observability for database platforms using modern platforms (Grafana, Datadog or equivalent). • Drive the adoption of cloud-native patterns for database services and databases on AWS or equivalent, while ensuring the continued stability and security of critical on-premises applications and data.  • Build self-service capabilitiesin database space via UI and API based solutions which are secure and canbe consumed by end users and applications.  • Enforce enterprise information security protocols, audit hardening, and patch vulnerabilities for database components.  • Automate operational tasks andinfrastructure changes using Python, Ansible, or PowerShell.  • Analyze customerrequirements to ensure all standards, policies and guidelines are upheld fromthe information security perspective and support routine complianceactivities. • Ability to analyse information security procedures and help implement them across IT and the business. Thorough understanding of industry and corporate technology standards for Information Security. Strong judgment and decision-making skills.  • Adoption of DBRE and Agile methodologies in day-to-day tasks.  Skillset Requirements • Skilled database and application development professional with at least 10 years of experience in IT and at least 8 years of hands-on experience in middleware, web hosting, and application server products in a large organisation, preferably a banking environment. • Solid knowledge in administering database products, i.e. Oracle, MSSQL, Postgres, CockroachDB,Cassandra, NeptuneDB, etc. • Experience in IT security compliance and implementation and use of security protocols (SSL, server certificates, etc.). • Good experience using Python, Ansible, SQL and Shell/Perl Scripting. • Experience with Unix system administration with understanding of underlying network and storage technologies.  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. • Hands-on experience in at least one public Cloud, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.  • Success attributes include initiative, the ability to perform under pressure, strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, as well as analytical problem-solvingabilities. • Proficiency in working onLinux/Unix and Windows systems. • Managing support services and change management using ServiceNow. • Experience in DevOps and CI/CDpipelines using Jenkins or equivalent. • Experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, such as writing, testing, and deploying clean, reusable Terraform modules.