SQL Database Administrator

Job Title: IT Engineer – SQL DBA (Arval IT Production)

Location: Bengaluru / Chennai

Business Line: Arval IT (BNP Paribas Group)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: 5+ Years

About BNP Paribas & Arval

BNP Paribas is the leading bank in the European Union and a key player in international banking, operating in 65 countries with over 185,000 employees. Our India Solutions division, established in 2005, serves as a 24x7 global delivery hub, supporting Corporate & Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions, and Retail Banking with cutting-edge technology and innovation.

Arval, a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas, is a global leader in full-service vehicle leasing and mobility solutions, serving 30+ countries. The Arval IT Production Tribe ensures the seamless performance, security, and resilience of 200+ business-critical applications, infrastructure, and data platforms, driving operational excellence and digital transformation.

Position Overview

As an IT Engineer – SQL DBA, you will be responsible for the administration, optimization, and security of Arval's enterprise database systems, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, and MongoDB. Your role will involve ensuring high availability, data integrity, and performance while collaborating with global teams to support business-critical applications.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to Arval's digital transformation by implementing best practices in database management, automation, and resilience.

Key Responsibilities

Database Administration & Operations

• Ensure the availability, security, and performance of mission-critical databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, MongoDB).
• Design and implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery (DRP/BCP) strategies to minimize downtime and data loss.
• Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and capacity planning.
• Automate routine database tasks (backups, patches, monitoring) to enhance operational efficiency.
• Enforce access controls, encryption, and compliance with BNP Paribas security policies.

Incident & Problem Management

• Lead the resolution of database-related incidents, ensuring rapid recovery and minimal business impact.
• Conduct root-cause analysis (RCA) and post-mortems for major incidents to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Infrastructure, and Application teams to troubleshoot and resolve cross-functional issues.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate and recommend emerging database technologies (e.g., NoSQL, cloud-native databases) to support scalability.
• Develop and maintain documentation for database architectures, procedures, and best practices.
• Participate in disaster recovery drills, security audits, and compliance reviews to strengthen IT resilience.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Technical Expertise

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL DBA with proficiency in:
• Database Systems: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, MongoDB.
• High Availability & Resilience: DRP, BCP, clustering, replication.
• Performance Tuning: Query optimization, indexing, monitoring (Dynatrace, Prometheus, etc.).
• Automation & Scripting: Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Experience with cloud databases (Oracle ExaCC, AWS RDS, Azure SQL) is advantageous.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Why Join BNP Paribas Arval

• Global Impact: Contribute to enterprise-scale database systems for a Fortune 500 bank and mobility industry leader.
• Career Growth: Access to BNP Paribas world-class learning and development programs, certifications, and cross-functional mobility opportunities.
• Inclusive Culture: A diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all voices are valued.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible policies, well-being initiatives, and a supportive global team.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Opportunity to work with the latest database technologies and cloud innovations.

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe diverse teams drive innovation and success.