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.

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’ll do

Develop and operationalize large-scale enterprise data solutions with a focus on high availability, low latency and scalability.

Work closely with development and operations teams to build highly available, cost effective Database systems with extremely high uptime metrics.

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

Performance diagnosis, Performance tuning, scalability and DR 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

Execute major database migrations with minimal system downtime

Ensure database standards are followed and implemented

Database health monitoring

Technical Documentation

Proactively monitor production database systems, analyze find ings, formulate recommendations etc.

Strong knowledge in Database concepts and fundamentals

Work with cloud operations team to resolve trouble tickets, develop and run scripts, and troubleshoot

Create new tools and scripts designed for auto-remediation of incidents and establishing end-to-end monitoring and alerting on all critical aspects

Build infrastructure as code (IAC) patterns that meets security and engineering standards using one or more technologies (Terraform, scripting with cloud CLI, and programming with cloud SDK).

Participate in a team of first responders 24/7, follow the sun operating model for incident and problem management.

Sound Communication skills. 

What experience you need

 At least 2-5 years’ relevant experience as a Production Support DBA (Postgresql preferred)

Experience working with cross-functional teams like Development, Operating Systems, Networking and Security.

Knowledge of DB Tools & Utilities (e.g., Toad, PgAdmin, DBeaver, Export/Import etc.)

Experience in Monitoring Database infrastructure metrics (e.g. uptime, availability, System resources etc) to ensure functional and performance objectives.

Experience in scripting languages such as Linux Shell or Python or Go.

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

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., Electronics, Physics or Mathematics), or equivalent job experience required.

 
What could set you apart

  Strong skillset on Postgresql

Experience or Exposure to Public Cloud (preferred GCP or AWS)

Knowledge / hands-on experience on Google BigQuery

You have experience managing Infrastructure as code via tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation

You are passionate for automation with a desire to eliminate toil whenever possible

You have experience designing, analyzing and troubleshooting large-scale Database systems.

You take a system problem-solving approach, coupled with strong professional communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive

You thrive in and have experience and passion for working within a DevOps culture and as part of a team

You’ve built software or maintained systems in a highly secure, regulated or compliant industry

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-PEC

IND-Trivandrum-Equifax Analytics-PEC

Function:

Function - Tech Engineering and Service Ops

Schedule:

Full time