Aimed at mid-level database administrators with experience in SQL Server and Oracle who are comfortable with a 12x36 rotation and collaborative, on-site work in a regulated financial-services domain.
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Original posting from Exadel via Greenhouse
Exadel is seeking an Associate Database Administrator to support database infrastructure and operations within a critical financial-services environment.
This role is suited to an organized, communicative, and proactive professional with strong critical-thinking skills and a sense of urgency. You will support production, testing, and development database environments while assisting with monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, security, backup, recovery, and performance activities.
The successful candidate must be comfortable working overnight on a rotating schedule and collaborating with users, infrastructure teams, and other technical stakeholders.
Why Join Exadel
We’re an AI-first global tech company with 25+ years of engineering leadership, 2,000+ team members, and 500+ active projects powering Fortune 500 clients, including HBO, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks.
From AI platforms to digital transformation, we partner with enterprise leaders to build what’s next.
What powers it all? Our people are ambitious, collaborative, and constantly evolving.
About the Client
A major Brazilian financial institution specializing in investment banking, wealth management, and corporate lending. The customer develops secure digital banking platforms and financial solutions to serve a diverse global client base.
Work Type: Hybrid, with on-site attendance twice per week
Working Hours: 10:00 p.m.–10:00 a.m.
Schedule: 12x36 rotation
What You’ll Do
Plan, develop, and execute technical support activities for users and database infrastructure
Provide database support remotely and on-site as required
Register, analyze, diagnose, prioritize, and resolve database-related requests and incidents
Provide users with technical guidance, clarification, and status updates
Troubleshoot database issues and escalate critical incidents when necessary
Support database implementations, migrations, upgrades, and technology-transfer activities
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure database stability and availability
Monitor the performance, capacity, health, and availability of database management systems
Identify potential performance, storage, security, and availability issues before they affect operations
Administer and configure SQL Server and Oracle environments following established standards
Support backup, restoration, storage, recovery, and contingency procedures
Apply database security requirements and access-control best practices
Meet established SLAs for response times, escalations, incident resolution, and downtime notifications
Support production, testing, and development environments
Update and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and operational records
Collaborate with infrastructure, development, security, and support teams
Participate in knowledge-sharing and continuous-improvement activities
What You Bring
Previous experience or practical knowledge of database administration
Experience supporting production, testing, and development environments
Working knowledge of both SQL Server and Oracle
Understanding of database administration, configuration, maintenance, and monitoring
Knowledge of backup and storage solutions
Understanding of backup, restoration, recovery, and contingency strategies
Familiarity with database security requirements, access controls, and administration best practices
Understanding of database performance and capacity monitoring
Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and determine the appropriate priority and escalation path
Strong organizational and critical-thinking skills
Proactive approach and strong sense of urgency
Good communication, engagement, and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a technical support team
Availability to work the overnight 12x36 rotation
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
Nice to have
Experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
Exposure to cloud environments, preferably AWS
Knowledge of Shell, PowerShell, Unix, or other scripting technologies
SQL Server or Oracle certifications
Experience working in banking, capital markets, or another highly regulated environment
Familiarity with IT service-management processes and SLA-based support
English or Spanish language skills
Knowledge or experience using AI tools to support technical or operational activities
English level
Intermediate
Legal & Hiring Information
Exadel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion across minority, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, and more
Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Please note: this job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs
Compensation details are shared with candidates at the early stage of the recruitment process.
The offer is not binding until a signed contract is in place.
Your Benefits at Exadel
Exadel benefits vary by location and contract type. Your recruiter will fill you in on the details.
International projects
In-office, hybrid, or remote flexibility
Medical healthcare
Recognition program
Ongoing learning & reimbursement
Well-being program
Team events & local benefits
Sports compensation
Referral bonuses
Top-tier equipment provision
Exadel Culture
We lead with trust, respect, and purpose. We believe in open dialogue, creative freedom, and mentorship that helps you grow, lead, and make a real difference. Ours is a culture where ideas are challenged, voices are heard, and your impact matters.
Source: Exadel careers (Greenhouse)