BASIS Administrator

Primary Function of Position

Seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Database Administrator to support management maintenance and optimization of enterprise database systems. The ideal candidate will have foundational experience in relational and/or NoSQL databases and a strong interest in database performance high availability  reliability and automation.

Additionally the position supports day-to-day operations of enterprise and manufacturing applications in a production setting troubleshoots issues and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives. Exposure to SAP BASIS administration is considered an added advantage.

Essential Job Duties

• Handle installation configuration and maintenance of database systems (MS SQL Server PostgreSQL MySql MongoDB).
• Monitor database performance availability and security.
• Perform routine database maintenance tasks such as backups restores and patching.
• Support troubleshooting of database issues in development test and production environments.
• Write and optimize SQL queries stored procedures and scripts.
• Assist in database migrations upgrades and deployments.
• Assist in OS patching
• Monitor and manage database jobs alerts and logs.
• Maintain documentation for database configurations processes and procedures.
• Provide L2/L3 support for enterprise and manufacturing applications
• Monitor application health troubleshoot issues and ensure SLA compliance
• Collaborate with development infrastructure and business teams for issue resolution
• Participate in on-call support and incident management
• Automate routine tasks using scripts (PowerShell Shell or Python preferred)
• Support system audits compliance and performance optimization initiatives

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Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 23 years of hands-on experience with databases such as MS SQL Server PostgreSQL MySql and MongoDB.
• Strong understanding of database concepts: indexing normalization transactions  alwayson and data modeling.
• Proficiency in SQL and query optimization.
• Familiarity with backup and recovery strategies.
• Knowledge of database security concepts and access controls.
• Understanding of operating systems (Windows/Linux) fundamentals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities. Ability to work with minimum supervision or guidance.
• Ability to multi-task and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Required Education and Training

• Bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent experience.

Working Conditions

None

Preferred Skills and Experience

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure AWS or GCP).
• Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with database monitoring and automation tools.
• Basic scripting knowledge (PowerShell Python or Bash).
• Familiarity with high availability concepts (replication clustering Always On etc.).
• Exposure to enterprise or manufacturing applications.
• Basic knowledge of SAP BASIS administration is a plus.

Additional Information :

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR 743.13(b)) some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employeeswho are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the governments licensing process can take 3 to 6 months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employeesstart date which may or may not be flexible and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidates experience knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidates qualifications consistent with applicable law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time