What Working at Hexaware offers:
Hexaware is a dynamic and innovative IT organization committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions to our clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to succeed.
Hexaware provides access to a vast array of tools that enhance, revolutionize, and advance professional profile. We complete the circle with excellent growth opportunities, chances to collaborate with highly visible customers, chances to work alongside bright brains, and the perfect work-life balance.
With an ever-expanding portfolio of capabilities, we delve deep into and identify the source of our motivation. Although technology is at the core of our solutions, it is still the people and their passion that fuel Hexaware’s commitment towards creating smiles.
“At Hexaware we encourage to challenge oneself to achieve full potential and propel growth. We trust and empower to disrupt the status quo and innovate for a better future. We encourage an open and inspiring culture that fosters learning and brings talented, passionate, and caring people together.”
We are always interested in, and want to support, the professional and personal you. We offer a wide array of programs to help expand skills and supercharge careers. We help discover passion—the driving force that makes one smile and innovate, create, and make a difference every day.
The Hexaware Advantage: Your Workplace Benefits
· Excellent Health benefits with low-cost employee premium.
· Wide range of voluntary benefits such as Legal, Identity theft and Critical Care Coverage
· Unlimited training and upskilling opportunities through Udemy and Hexavarsity
Who we are?
At Hexaware Technologies, we are a leading global IT Services company, dedicated to driving digital transformation and innovation for businesses around the world. Founded in 1990, Hexaware has grown into a global trusted partner for enterprises, offering comprehensive AI empowered services including IT Consulting, Application Development, Infrastructure and Cloud Management and Business Process services.
At Hexaware we are a community of creative, diverse, and open-minded Hexawarians creating smiles through the power of great people and technology.
We pride ourselves on our people-centric culture and commitment to sustainability. Our diverse team of over 30,000 professionals across 30 countries is driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. We foster a collaborative environment where creativity and continuous learning are encouraged, enabling our employees to thrive and grow.
What would you do?
Position: Database Administrator (DBA) – DB2 & SQL Server
Location: Mclean, VA (5 days onsite)
Desription: We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) with strong hands-on expertise in IBM DB2 and Microsoft SQL Server. The ideal candidate will also have the flexibility and adaptability to work across other database technologies such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and cloud-native database services.
This role is responsible for the availability, performance, security, and recoverability of critical database platforms. You will work closely with application, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure databases are reliable, optimized, and aligned with business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Database Administration & Maintenance
• Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain IBM DB2 and Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Manage database instances, schemas, tables, indexes, views, stored procedures, and users.
• Monitor database health, capacity, growth, and resource utilization.
• Perform routine database maintenance and housekeeping tasks.
Backup, Recovery & High Availability
• Design, implement, and test backup and recovery strategies for DB2 and SQL Server.
• Configure and support high-availability and disaster-recovery solutions.
• Conduct regular recovery drills and ensure recovery time objectives are met.
Performance Tuning & Optimization
• Analyze and tune database performance using native tools and monitoring platforms.
• Optimize SQL queries, indexes, execution plans, and database configurations.
• Investigate and resolve locking, blocking, deadlock, and contention issues.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve database design and query efficiency.
Security & Compliance
• Implement database security best practices: authentication, authorization, encryption, auditing, and row-level security.
• Manage access controls, roles, permissions, and privileged access.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits and provide required database evidence.
Automation & Scripting
• Develop automation for repetitive DBA tasks using PowerShell, Python, Bash, T-SQL, or other scripting languages.
• Integrate database operations with CI/CD, monitoring, and alerting systems.
• Maintain infrastructure-as-code and configuration management where applicable.
Migration & Modernization
• Support database migrations, consolidations, and upgrades.
• Assist with cloud migration and hybrid database architectures.
• Evaluate and adopt new database features and technologies where beneficial.
Collaboration & Documentation
• Provide database support to application developers, QA, and operations teams.
• Troubleshoot database-related incidents and provide root-cause analysis.
• Maintain accurate documentation for database topology, procedures, and standards.
• Participate in on-call rotation and incident response.
Required Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator or similar role
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with IBM DB2
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server
• Strong knowledge of SQL, T-SQL, and PL/SQL
• Experience with database backup, recovery, and high-availability solutions
• Experience with performance tuning and query optimization
• Experience with database security, access control, and auditing
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language: PowerShell, Python, Bash, or T-SQL
• Familiarity with database monitoring and alerting tools
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience
Preferred Qualifications:
• Certifications such as IBM Certified Database Administrator – DB2 OR Oracle Certified Professional – Database
• Experience with other database technologies: Oracle / PostgreSQL / MySQL / MongoDB / Cassandra / Redis
• Experience with cloud database services: AWS RDS
What you’ll get from us:
Insert employee benefits here e.g.:
• Competitive Salary
• Company Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Flexible Work Hours and Hybrid Work Options
• XX days paid annual holidays + public holidays.
• Professional Development and Training Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
• Company Events and Team-Building Activities
Equal Opportunities Employer:
Hexaware Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Hexaware are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate based on race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status, gender reassignment, or any other status protected by law. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
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