Digital Infrastructure, Cloud & Foundation Services

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Corporate, you are integral to our company’s award-winning success.

Enrich your managerial and organizational talents – from finance, quality, and supply chain to human resources, IT, sales, and strategy

Augment your comprehensive skillset with expert training across decision-making, change management, leadership, and business development

Obtain 360-degree support throughout your career life cycle, from early-stage to seasoned leader

What You’ll Be Part Of

We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Engineer to design, manage, and optimize enterprise database platforms across cloud and on-premises environments. You will be responsible for ensuring database performance, availability, security, and scalability while supporting modernization, migration, automation, and high availability initiatives. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will deliver reliable and business-critical database solutions across a diverse technology landscape.

How You’ll Make An Impact

Manage and optimize enterprise database platforms across SQL and NoSQL technologies, ensuring high performance, availability, and security.

Design and implement database backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery solutions to support business continuity requirements.

Lead database migration, consolidation, and modernization projects across on-premises and cloud environments, including Azure and AWS DBaaS services to keep entire environment consistent and compliant.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect, troubleshoot, and automate database operations while driving best practices and continuous improvements.

What Makes You A Strong Fit

7+ years’ experience and deep knowledge of MSSQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB databases (at least 3 of them).

Experience in managing and maintaining geographically dispersed database environment.

Strong understanding of MSSQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB platform, configuration dependencies and licensing.

Experience with database consolidation and migration within cloud and on-premises.

Experience with database high availability solutions and replication.

Understanding database security concepts, risks, and best practices.

Experience in backup/restore and disaster recovery solutions.

Deep knowledge about optimal deployment and management of MSSQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB databases.

Ability to collaborate with project teams to plan, design and implement secure and optimal database solutions adequate to their needs.

Cloud knowledge – DBaaS solutions on Azure and AWS; storage solutions, monitoring, backup/restore, VMs.

Deep knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems.

Scripting ability to automate processes and daily tasks.

Experience in troubleshooting and optimizing databases.

Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage multiple priorities.

Self-motivated with a proactive mindset and a desire to continuously learn new technologies.

Able to work independently, communicate with business users and document requirements & architecture.

Strong attention to detail and focus on delivering high-quality solutions.

Strong communication skills including written, verbal and presentation.

Bonus Points if You Have

Knowledge of other database flavors, like InfluxDB, MariaDB, CosmosDB, etc.

Willingness to work in complex multi-national / multi-cultural environments.

Ability to manage multiple high priority efforts; competing priorities and flexibility to adjust to changing requirements.

Things To Know

This role is based in Bangalore and follows a hybrid schedule, with regular in-office collaboration alongside engineering, product, and customer program teams.

This position supports global environment and require working rather in Europe time zone. Occasional evening meetings may be needed to collaborate with teams in the US.

Professional working proficiency in English is required to support day-to-day communication with customers and engineering teams.

What You Can Expect

A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.

Access to employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others)

Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs

Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being

Tuition reimbursement support

“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program

An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your professional and personal development

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.