Senior Database Administrator

Projects Overview

Date Posted: 10-Jul-2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Exp: 1 Year
Salary: ₹15000 / MONTH
Location: Gurugram
Education Req: Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title: Senior AWS Redshift DBA

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Gurugram, Haryana

About United Airlines

United Airlines' Digital Technology team is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining massively scaling technology solutions using innovative architectures, data analytics, and digital solutions. United's Shared Purpose is "Connecting people. Uniting the world." The company believes that inclusion propels innovation and fosters an environment where diverse individuals work together to create cutting-edge technology solutions.

United Airlines provides world-class benefits, including health insurance, parental leave, and space-available travel. The company is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace for all employees.

Job Overview and Responsibilities

United Airlines is seeking a Senior AWS Redshift DBA to join its Data Engineering team. In this role, you will collaborate with the Data Engineering and DevOps teams to manage Redshift database administration initiatives and support commercial and operational projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Database Administration: Manage, tune, and ensure the performance of AWS Redshift deployments and the enterprise data warehouse.
Cloud Environment Support: Work alongside Data Engineering (DE) and Cloud Engineering teams to maintain and secure cloud environments, including the development, pre-production, and production database systems.
Technical Support: Provide technical support for all database environments and infrastructure setup, including security configurations.
Innovation & Automation: Develop and implement innovative solutions that lead to automation within the database environment.
Mentorship: Mentor and train junior engineers on database administration best practices.
Collaboration: Engage with internal teams and customers for database administration initiatives and provide valuable insights.

Note: This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and visa sponsorships are not available.

Required Qualifications

Education:
- BS/BA in Computer Science or a related STEM field.
Experience:
- 5+ years of IT experience.
- 4+ years of experience in an AWS Redshift production environment.
- 3+ years of experience with relational database systems like Oracle or Teradata.
- 2+ years of experience in cloud migration (migrating apps to AWS from on-premise environments).
- Proven knowledge of Postgres/SQL on Amazon RDS.
- Excellent and proven knowledge of SQL.
Other Requirements:
- Must be legally authorized to work in India without sponsorship.
- Must be fluent in English and Hindi (written and spoken).
- Reliable and punctual attendance is essential for this position.
- Successful completion of the interview is required to meet the job qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:
- Master’s in Computer Science or a related STEM field.
Experience:
- Experience with cloud-based systems like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Certified AWS Developer/Architect.
- Experience with continuous integration and delivery using Agile methodologies.
- Data Engineering experience, particularly in the transportation/airline industry.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong knowledge in Big Data technologies.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Parental Leave
Space-Available Travel
Inclusive and diverse work environment.

Why Join United Airlines?

At United Airlines, inclusion is at the heart of everything they do, driving innovation and creating a positive workplace for all. By joining the Digital Technology team, you will help build the best airline in the history of aviation while enjoying world-class benefits and career development opportunities.

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