Senior Database Administrator

Req ID: 376521

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, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Senior Database Administrator to join our team in Guadalajara, Jalisco (MX-JAL), Mexico (MX).

Senior Database Administrator / Database Engineer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator / Database Engineer to support enterprise database platforms across on-premises, Azure, and AWS environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for database administration, cloud migrations, high availability and disaster recovery, performance optimization, automation, and production support.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Cosmos DB environments.
• Support database migrations, upgrades, patching, and modernization initiatives.
• Design, implement, and support AlwaysOn Availability Groups, Distributed Availability Groups, and Windows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC).
• Perform backup, recovery, disaster recovery testing, and failover activities.
• Troubleshoot performance issues, blocking, deadlocks, and production incidents.
• Develop automation using T-SQL, PowerShell, and scripting tools.
• Support monitoring, alerting, and operational reporting.
• Participate in on-call rotations, weekend maintenance activities, and incident response.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of database administration experience.
• 5+ years supporting enterprise SQL Server environments.
• Experience supporting mission-critical 24x7 production environments.
• Strong experience with database migrations, HA/DR, and performance tuning.

Technical Skills

Database Platforms: SQL Server (2019/2022), Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB

HA/DR: AlwaysOn Availability Groups, Distributed Availability Groups, Windows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC), Backup & Recovery, Disaster Recovery Planning

Cloud: Microsoft Azure, AWS

Operating Systems: Windows Server, Linux (RHEL, Oracle Linux, Ubuntu)

Automation: T-SQL, PowerShell, Shell Scripting

Monitoring & Operations: ServiceNow, Opsgenie, Redgate, IDERA, Splunk, AppDynamics, Dynatrace, Azure Monitor, or equivalent monitoring platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation)
• SSIS, SSRS, SSAS
• Azure, AWS, SQL Server, or Oracle certifications
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise databases

Additional Requirements

• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Participation in a rotating on-call schedule, including evenings and weekends.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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