Systems Engineer - Database Administrator

Overview

Oracle Database Administrator on FactSet's data infrastructure team, managing relational databases that power client-facing and internal systems, including dedicated databases hosted for clients. This is a hybrid role.

What you'll do

• Design, implement and maintain Oracle database environments, including configuration, upgrades and patching across development, staging and production systems.
• Monitor and optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing strategies and resource management to ensure maximum availability and efficiency.
• Develop and manage backup, recovery and disaster recovery procedures to safeguard data integrity and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with application developers, system administrators and business stakeholders to support database design, troubleshoot issues and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Enforce and maintain database security protocols, including user access management, auditing and compliance with internal and regulatory data governance standards.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering or a related field is required.
• 4+ years of additional experience supporting Oracle databases in a high-volume, mission-critical enterprise environment.
• Strong experience in optimizing and performance tuning of Oracle databases, including deep drill-down analysis using tools such as AWR, ADDM and ASH reporting.
• Hands-on experience with installation and configuration of Oracle Database servers across multiple environments (development, staging, production).
• Good knowledge of Oracle security practices, including user privilege management, auditing, and familiarity with multiple Oracle versions (12c, 19c and later).
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as Oracle database deployments on AWS (RDS, EC2).
• Hands-on experience in configuring and supporting high availability solutions such as Oracle Data Guard, RAC and ASM.
• Demonstrated experience administering multi-terabyte Oracle databases in an enterprise hosting or large-scale environment.
• Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL and Shell/Python scripting for automation, monitoring and database maintenance tasks.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple business and technical teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to thrive under tight deadlines and independently learn and adapt to new and evolving database technologies.
• Willingness to participate in rotational on-call support and weekend maintenance activities as needed.

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems in a database server context.
• MSSQL or MySQL administration, Python scripting and Terraform knowledge.

Details

• Location: Hyderabad, India (DVS, SEZ-1 – Orion B4; FL 7, 8, 9, 11, Hyderabad – Divyasree 3).
• Work mode: Hybrid.
• Rotational on-call support and weekend maintenance activities as needed.