Microsoft SQL Data Base Administrator

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds,  and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

The Database Engineer will be actively involved in the evaluation, review, and management of databases. You will be part of a Team who supports a range of Applications and databases. You should be well versed in database administration which includes installation, performance tuning and troubleshooting. A strong candidate will be able to rapidly troubleshoot complex technical problems under pressure, implement solutions that are scalable, while managing multiple customer groups.
What You will do

• Execute and translate into operational excellence the database architecture roadmaps and specific plans to implement them

• Performance and scalability goals

• High availability and disaster recovery goals

• Database version upgrades

• Patch testing and deployment

• Proactive database capacity planning

• Usage of new database features

• Data security and protection

• Functionality, stress, and load testing

• Participate in production on-call rotation (one week at a time of 7x24 on-call support) 

• Execute major database migrations with minimal system downtime

• Ensure database standards are followed and implemented

• Database health monitoring

• Technical Documentation

• Review procedures

• Proactively monitor production database systems, analyze findings, formulate recommendations etc.

• Strong knowledge in Database concepts and fundamentals

What experience you need

• BS or Associate's Degree/Technical Certification or equivalent job experience required

• 5+ years’ experience as a SQL Server development and production support DBA 

• Experience in SQL and PL/SQL scripting and tuning

• Experience with Windows required including PowerShell Scripting. Experience with Linux servers is good to have.

• Knowledge of DB Tools/Utilities (e.g., Toad, Enterprise Manager, SQL Developer, Export/Import etc.)

• Must have strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to plan work to meet project deadlines, accommodate demands by users, set priorities, organize information and escalate issues appropriately

• Customer service-oriented, strong problem solving skills, and the ability to understand new technologies quickly are essential

• A strong commitment to performance. Professionalism at all times

• Ability to speak to technical groups about designs and implementation

What could set you apart

• Skill set on Postgres

• Exposure to cloud  (GCP preferred).

• Ability to multitask and work under pressure

• Strong ability to prepare and present technical documentation

• Ability to communicate in a professional manner when interacting across staff levels and internal/external customers

We offer a hybrid work setting, comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, attractive paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Are you ready to power your possible?  Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!

Primary Location:

IND-Pune-Equifax Analytics-PECIND-Trivandrum-Equifax Analytics-PEC

Function:

Function - Tech Engineering and Service Ops

Schedule:

Full time