Database Administrator
HCLTech is a global tech company with 225,000+ HCLTechies across 60 countries, offering digital, engineering, and cloud solutions. Serving major industries like Financial Services, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Telecom, and more, its 12-month revenue ending September 2024 was $13 billion.
HCLTech France: +500 HCLTechies. Offices: Paris, Lyon, Toulouse and Blagnac.
We are seeking for a Database Administrator to fill the position to join our team at a client’s facility in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
- 4days onsite
- Years of experience: 10+years
Overview of the role
This position is intended for an expert DBA, recognized for their rigor, responsiveness, and ability to manage critical environments autonomously within multidisciplinary teams.
The criticality of the role requires a high level of expertise; an “operator” profile will not be considered.
The candidate must enjoy working in production and be motivated by solving complex and non-standard issues.
Responsibilities
- Conduct technical studies and recommend IT system improvements
- Design and document architecture and production processes
- Develop and implement operating procedures for supported technologies
- Report and debrief on incidents and changes
- Address security recommendations and drive continuous improvement
- Provide Level 3 technical support; manage complex incidents (JIRA, postmortem)
- Oversee DBMS obsolescence (patches, migrations)
- Proactively solve technical and security issues
- Lead evolution projects and database migrations to the cloud
- Ensure daily production operations and critical environment performance
- Draft detailed architecture documentation
- Ensure compliance with security standards (NIST)
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations, address security and architecture challenges
- Technical studies
- Architecture files (if applicable)
- Operating/production processes
- Operating/production procedures for supported technologies
- Reporting and debriefing of interventions (incidents, changes)
- Responses to security recommendations
Mandatory Skills
- Expertise in Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and MongoDB
- Advanced troubleshooting, expert support, rapid analysis and resolution of complex incidents
- Level 3 technical support and management of complex technical incidents
- Drafting of architecture files and postmortem reports
- Management of obsolescence (patches, migrations, evolutions)
- Confirmed experience in tracking evolution projects and migrating to the cloud
- Ability to autonomously manage critical environments, define and document operating processes
Appreciated Skills
- Experience with Elastic Search and MySQL
- Technical assistance for new projects
- Handling JIRA requests within the scope
- Leadership on technical and security issues, strong proposals for continuous improvement
- Openness to other vendors for cloud migration or support, as needed
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Why become an HCLTechie?
At HCLTech, we offer diverse opportunities to learn, innovate, and fast-track your career. You'll work with global clients and industry-leading experts, gaining access to mentorship and rewarding growth paths. Our people-friendly work culture fosters flexibility, leadership, and personal and professional growth, giving you the freedom to explore, experiment, and thrive.
We believe in doing things differently, offering hands‑on training and coaching, and celebrating the passion and commitment of our teams. Discover the benefits of joining HCLTech:
- Global career opportunities and mobility.
- Flexible work environment supporting work-life balance.
- Exciting projects and upskilling opportunities to shape your role.
- Total wellbeing focus: Beyond professional growth, you’ll be able to collaborate with like-minded colleagues to drive meaningful impact through initiatives like our CSR Council, Diversity Council, Women Connect, and many more.