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We are currently seeking a Senior Database Consultant to join our team in Bangalore, Karnātaka (IN-KA), India (IN).
Job Title
Senior Database Developer
Location
Bangalore (Hybrid)
Employment Type
Full-Time
Experience Required
8+ Years of relevant experience in Database Development, Data Engineering, ETL Modernization, Kafka-based Event Streaming, Cloud-Native Platforms, and Enterprise Application Development.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Database Developer / Data Engineering Lead to join our technology team and drive the design, development, modernization, and support of enterprise-scale data platforms and event-driven applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in SQL Server, ETL, Kafka, OpenShift/Kubernetes, DevOps, and enterprise data engineering practices.
This role requires strong hands-on technical leadership, architectural expertise, and the ability to collaborate across application, infrastructure, cloud, and database teams to deliver scalable, resilient, and high-performance solutions.
The successful candidate will play a key role in modernizing legacy systems, implementing cloud-native architectures, optimizing database performance, and enabling seamless data integration across the enterprise ecosystem.
In This Role, You Will
Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-scale ETL and data integration solutions.
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Modernize legacy ETL applications and migrate workloads to Spark and Spring Batch frameworks.
Design and implement high-performance Kafka-based event streaming and ingestion platforms.
Lead SQL Server performance optimization, database modernization, migration, and scalability initiatives.
Design, deploy, and support cloud-native applications on OpenShift and Kubernetes platforms.
Develop resilient and scalable microservices using Spring Boot and REST APIs.
Lead technical architecture discussions, design reviews, and solution governance activities.
Establish development standards, best practices, and engineering frameworks.
Mentor development teams and provide technical leadership across projects.
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across application, database, Kafka, middleware, and infrastructure layers.
Drive DevOps adoption through automation, CI/CD implementation, and deployment optimization.
Collaborate with DBAs, infrastructure teams, cloud architects, and business stakeholders to deliver enterprise solutions.
Ensure platform reliability, security, scalability, and operational excellence.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in SQL Server development and enterprise database solutions.
Strong expertise in SQL Server 2017/2022, including:
Stored Procedures
Functions
Views
Triggers
Complex SQL Queries
- Extensive experience in:
SSIS Development
Complex ETL Design
Data Integration Platforms
- Strong knowledge of:
Query Optimization
Index Optimization
Database Partitioning
Performance Tuning
- Hands-on experience with:
SQL Server Always on Availability Groups
Database Migration
Data Archiving
Data Retention Strategies
Proven experience developing and supporting Kafka-based solutions, including:
Kafka Producers and Consumers
Kafka Performance Tuning
Avro Schemas
Schema Registry
- Strong experience with:
OpenShift (OCP)
Kubernetes
Docker Containers
Cloud Migration Initiatives
Hands-on experience with DevOps practices and tools:
GitHub Actions
Harness
Liquibase
CI/CD Pipelines
- Experience with automation scripting using:
PowerShell
Autosys
Experience in enterprise file integration technologies:
- NAS
IBM NDM / Connect: Direct
Object Storage
Batch Processing
Experience providing production support in large-scale enterprise environments.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with Java development using Spring Boot.
Knowledge of REST API development and Microservices architecture.
Exposure to Spark-based data engineering solutions.
Experience with Service Mesh technologies such as Istio.
Experience with API Management platforms including:
- APIGEE
API Gateway
Familiarity with Avi Load Balancer.
Experience working in cloud transformation and modernization programs.
Exposure to Agile and DevSecOps methodologies.
Prior experience leading teams and mentoring engineers.
Primary Skillset
Data Engineering & ETL
SQL Server (2017/2022) Development.
SSIS Development and complex ETL pipeline design.
Development of database objects including Stored Procedures, Functions, Views, and Triggers.
Database performance tuning, query optimization, partitioning, and indexing strategies.
SQL Server Always on Availability Groups implementation and support.
Database migration, data archival, and retention management.
Messaging & Event Streaming
Apache Kafka administration and development.
Kafka Producer and Consumer application development.
Kafka monitoring and performance optimization.
Avro Schemas and Schema Registry.
Cloud & Container Platforms
OpenShift (OCP) Administration and Application Deployment.
Kubernetes orchestration and container management.
Docker containerization.
Service Mesh (Istio).
APIGEE and API Gateway implementations.
Avi Load Balancer.
Cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
DevOps
GitHub Actions.
Harness.
Liquibase.
CI/CD Pipeline implementation and automation.
Automation
PowerShell scripting.
Autosys job scheduling and automation.
File Integration
NAS integrations.
IBM NDM / Connect: Direct.
Object Storage solutions.
Enterprise batch processing platforms.
Observability & Monitoring Tools
Splunk.
Grafana.
Prometheus.
AppDynamics.
Dynatrace/Linborg (as applicable).
Secondary Skillset
Java development using Spring Boot.
REST APIs.
Microservices architecture and development.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.
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