Database Architect

We are HCLTech, one of the fastest-growing large tech companies in the world and home to 219,000+ people across 54 countries, supercharging progress through industry-leading capabilities centered around Digital, Engineering and Cloud. The driving force behind that work, our people, are diverse, creative, and passionate, raising the bar for excellence on a regular basis. We, in turn, work hard to bring out the best in them as we strive to help them find their spark and become the best version of themselves that they can be. We are on the lookout for a highly talented and self-motivated Senior Oracle Database Administrator / Database Architect (Banking Domain) to join us on our journey in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity. Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Oracle DBA / Database Architect with 10–15+ years of experience in managing large-scale Oracle database environments, preferably within the Banking or Financial Services sector. Mandatory Skills (Must Have) Oracle Database Expertise • 10–15+ years of Oracle DBA experience on Linux platforms. • Strong hands-on expertise in: • Oracle 19c / 21c • RAC • ASM • Data Guard • RMAN • Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) • Multitenant Architecture (CDB/PDB) Database Operations • Database installation, upgrades, patching, migrations. • Backup & Recovery management. • Disaster Recovery (DR) planning and execution. • Production support in large enterprise environments. Performance Tuning Hands-on expertise in: • AWR Reports • ASH Analysis • ADDM • SQL Execution Plans • Optimizer Statistics • Wait Event Analysis • Oracle Database Performance Tuning ETL & ODS Database Support • Experience supporting ETL-intensive databases. • Strong understanding of: • ETL workflows • Data ingestion pipelines • Operational Data Store (ODS) databases Linux & Infrastructure Knowledge • Linux Administration • HugePages • NUMA Architecture • Storage Performance • VMware / OLVM • Infrastructure-level performance troubleshooting Automation & Scripting • Shell Scripting • Python Scripting • Database automation and operational efficiency initiatives Banking Domain Requirements (Highly Preferred) Candidates should have experience supporting: • Core Banking Systems • Payment Platforms • Treasury Applications • Regulatory & Compliance-sensitive environments • High Availability and 24x7 Banking Operations • Large production Oracle environments with strict SLA requirements. • Banking experience should be prioritized during screening. Candidate should demonstrate experience in: • Leading database migration projects • Oracle version upgrades • DR drills and Disaster Recovery implementations • Production incident resolution • Change management processes • Working with: • Application Teams • Infrastructure Teams • Storage Teams • Network Teams • Cloud Teams • Oracle Support/Vendors Cloud & Modern Database Skills Preferred • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) • OCI DBCS • AWS RDS • Cloud-native database administration Added Advantage • Oracle Exadata • Oracle GoldenGate • Hybrid Cloud Database Deployments Secondary Skills (Good to Have) • MySQL Administration • PostgreSQL Administration • Open-source database architecture and support. Why Us: - We are one of the fastest-growing large tech companies in the world, with offices in 50+ countries across the globe and 219,000 employees, • Our company is extremely diverse with 165 nationalities represented. • We offer the opportunity to work with colleagues across the globe. • We offer a virtual-first work environment, promoting a good work-life integration and real flexibility. • We offer comprehensive benefits for all employees. • We are a certified great place to work and a top employer in 17 countries, offering a positive work environment that values employee recognition and respect. Equality & Opportunity for All: - Representing 165 nationalities across the globe, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Show more Show less

Mandatory Skills (Must Have): Oracle Database Expertise: 10–15+ years of Oracle DBA experience on Linux platforms; Strong hands-on expertise in Oracle 19c / 21c; RAC; ASM; Data Guard; RMAN; Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM); Multitenant Architecture (CDB/PDB). Database Operations: Database installation, upgrades, patching, migrations; Backup & Recovery management; Disaster Recovery (DR) planning and execution; Production support in large enterprise environments. Performance Tuning: Hands-on expertise in AWR Reports; ASH Analysis; ADDM; SQL Execution Plans; Optimizer Statistics; Wait Event Analysis; Oracle Database Performance Tuning. ETL & ODS Database Support: Experience supporting ETL-intensive databases; Understanding of ETL workflows; Data ingestion pipelines; Operational Data Store (ODS) databases. Linux & Infrastructure Knowledge: Linux Administration; HugePages; NUMA Architecture; Storage Performance; VMware / OLVM; Infrastructure-level performance troubleshooting. Automation & Scripting: Shell Scripting; Python Scripting; Database automation and operational efficiency initiatives. Banking Domain Requirements (Highly Preferred): Core Banking Systems; Payment Platforms; Treasury Applications; Regulatory & Compliance-sensitive environments; High Availability and 24x7 Banking Operations; Large production Oracle environments with strict SLA requirements. Secondary Skills (Good to Have): MySQL Administration; PostgreSQL Administration; Open-source database architecture and support.

Role Overview: Senior Oracle DBA / Database Architect with 10–15+ years of experience in managing large-scale Oracle database environments, preferably within Banking or Financial Services. Lead database migration projects, Oracle version upgrades, DR drills and Disaster Recovery implementations, and production incident resolution. Collaborate with Application, Infrastructure, Storage, Network, Cloud, and Oracle Support/Vendors. Manage Database installation, upgrades, patching, migrations, backup/recovery, DR planning and execution, and production support in large enterprise environments. Drive performance tuning using AWR/ASH/ADDM, SQL plans, optimizer statistics, and wait event analysis. Support ETL-intensive databases and manage ODS databases and data ingestion pipelines. Leverage Linux administration skills (HugePages, NUMA), storage performance, and virtualization (VMware/OLVM). Implement automation and scripting (Shell, Python) to improve operational efficiency.