Redshift Database Administrator Job at EXL, Boston, MA

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  • EXL
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a global analytics and digital solutions company that partners with clients to improve business outcomes and unlock growth. Our Analytics division provides data-driven, action-oriented solutions to business problems through statistical data mining, cutting edge analytics techniques and a consultative approach. Leveraging proprietary methodology and best-of-breed technology, EXL Analytics takes an industry-specific approach to transform our clients’ decision making and embed analytics more deeply into their business processes. Headquartered in New York, EXL is over 40,000 strong with more than 50 offices spanning six continents. Our Analytics division has a global footprint of nearly 2,000 data scientists and analysts who assist client organizations with complex risk minimization methods, advanced marketing, pricing and CRM strategies, internal cost analysis, and cost and resource optimization within the organization. EXL Analytics serves the insurance, healthcare, banking, capital markets, utilities, retail and e-commerce, travel, transportation and logistics industries.

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Job Description:

Role Overview:

  • Redshift Database Administrator responsible and working on various key data systems and services that includes AWS services (Redshift, RDS, S3, ELB, NLB).
  • Perform Redshift administration and release management activities. Data strategies to meet the demands of business requirements
  • Administer and maintain scalable cloud environments and applications for data organization.
  • Understanding business objectives of the company and creating cloud-based solutions to facilitate those objectives
  • The person will be working for a major Insurance client.
  • Minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in System, platform, and AWS cloud administration
  • Minimum of 5 to 7 years of Database administration and AWS experience using latest AWS technologies – AWS EC2, Redshift, VPC, S3, AWS RDS
  • Experience in insurance is preferred but not mandatory.

Key Responsibilities & Skillsets:

  • Install and maintain software, services, and application by identifying system requirements.
  • Hands-on AWS Services and DB and Server troubleshooting experience.
  • Extensive database experience with RDS, AWS Redshift, MySQL
  • Maintains environment by identifying system requirements, installing upgrades and monitoring system performance.
  • Knowledge of day-to-day database operations, deployments, and development
  • Knowledge of SQL and Performance tuning
  • Knowledge of Linux Shell Scripting or Python
  • Migrate system from one AWS cloud to another AWS account
  • Hands-on DB and Server troubleshooting experience
  • Maintains system performance by performing system monitoring and analysis and performance tuning.
  • Troubleshooting system hardware, software, and operating and system management systems.
  • Secures web system by developing system access, monitoring, control, and evaluation.
  • Testing disaster recovery policies and procedures; completing back-ups; and maintaining documentation.
  • Upgrades system and services and developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements and new software.
  • Communicating with internal teams, like EIMO, Operations, and Cloud Architect
  • Communicate with stakeholders and build applications to meet project needs

Candidate Profile:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering
  • Minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in System, platform, and AWS cloud administration
  • Minimum of 5 to 7 years of Database administration and AWS experience using latest AWS technologies – AWS EC2, Redshift, VPC, S3, AWS RDS
  • Experience in Snowflake
  • Experience with Agile software development using JIRA
  • Experience in multiple OS platforms with strong emphasis on Linux and Windows systems
  • Experience with OS-level scripting environment such as KSH shell., PowerShell
  • Experience with version management tools and CICD pipeline
  • In-depth knowledge of the TCP / IP protocol suite, security architecture, securing and hardening Operating Systems, Networks, Databases and Applications.
  • Advanced SQL knowledge and experience working with relational databases, query authoring (SQL) , query performance tuning.
  • Experience supporting and optimizing data pipelines and data sets.
  • Knowledge of the Incident Response life cycle
  • AWS solution architect certifications preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

What we offer:

EXL Analytics offers an exciting, fast paced and innovative environment, which brings together a group of sharp and entrepreneurial professionals who are eager to influence business decisions. From your very first day, you get an opportunity to work closely with highly experienced, world class analytics consultants.

You can expect to learn many aspects of businesses that our clients engage in. You will also learn effective teamwork and time-management skills - key aspects for personal and professional growth

Analytics requires different skill sets at different levels within the organization. At EXL Analytics, we invest heavily in training you in all aspects of analytics as well as in leading analytical tools and techniques.

We provide guidance/ coaching to every employee through our mentoring program wherein every junior level employee is assigned a senior level professional as advisors

The experience at EXL Analytics sets the stage for further growth and development in our company and beyond

  • Base Salary Range Disclaimer: The base salary range represents the low and high end of the EXL salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to: location and experience. The base salary range listed is just one component of EXL's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

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