Controls Tech EIM Database Lead / Database Engineering Lead
Citi (company site, opens in a new tab)12+ yrsChennaiOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 40–65 LPA
Posted on 22 Sept
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About This Role
- Lead design and modernization of enterprise database platforms including relational and NoSQL databases, driving cloud and DBaaS migration initiatives.
- Architect and maintain high availability and disaster recovery strategies to support 24/7 mission-critical banking operations with strict RTO and RPO targets.
- Provide technical leadership to senior engineers and coordinate with multiple stakeholders to ensure compliance, performance tuning, security, and effective database DevOps practices.
Minimum Requirements
- 12+ years experience in database engineering/administration with at least 3 years in a lead or architect role in a large-scale financial services environment.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Expertise in Oracle (19c/21c, RAC, Data Guard), PostgreSQL (v12+, Patroni), and proficiency in NoSQL platforms like MongoDB and Redis.
- Experience with Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform scripting/automation; and familiarity with Linux OS tuning, storage architectures, and networking protocols.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Senior technical leader with a strong track record of managing enterprise database systems in financial services, capable of driving cloud-native transformations and high-availability architectures.
- Experience leading technical teams and coordinating across application, cloud, and infrastructure groups for complex, multi-region banking systems.
- Proficient in database security, compliance frameworks, disaster recovery planning, and vendor engagement for continuous technology modernization.