Database Engineer

Req

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative, and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, We are currently seeking a team member to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

• Administer, maintain, and support large-scale production database environments.
• Monitor database health, performance, availability, and capacity.
• Perform database performance analysis, troubleshooting, and fine-tuning to optimize system efficiency.
• Design and implement database solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high-availability strategies.
• Support database deployments, upgrades, patching, and system maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with application development teams to optimize database design and SQL queries.
• Implement and enforce database security, access controls, and compliance requirements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and database standards.
• Participate in on-call support and incident resolution activities as needed.
• Support cloud database platforms and assist with database modernization initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience supporting large-scale enterprise database environments.
• 5 years of hands-on experience with PostgreSQL. Other relational database platforms may be considered, but some experience with PostgreSQL is a must. Other databases:
  Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, Azure Managed Instance, or Oracle.
• 4 years of experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and database technologies.
• 5 years of experience in database performance tuning, query optimization, indexing strategies, and troubleshooting performance bottlenecks.
• 5 years of experience with database backup, recovery, replication, and high-availability solutions.
• 4 years of experience using database monitoring and performance management tools.
• 4 years of experience implementing database security best practices and data governance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• 2 years of experience in database migration projects (on-premises to Azure Cloud or cloud-to-cloud migrations).
• 2 years of experience with Azure Database Migration Service (DMS) and database modernization projects.
• 2 years of experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep.
• 2 years of scripting and automation experience using Power Shell, Python, or Bash.
• 3 years of experience supporting mission-critical, high-volume transactional database environments.
• Microsoft Azure certifications or database-related certifications are a plus.

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation, and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity.

We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.

-based positions. The starting pay range for this remote role is $65/Hr to $75/Hr. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position is eligible for company benefits including participation in medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, and AD&D insurance, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

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