Job Description
Job Title: Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) – Database Administrator (DBA)
Company: Hitachi Rail GTS India
Department: IT Infrastructure / Data Services
Location: Noida
Reports To: Database Team Lead / DBA Manager
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Hitachi Rail
Connecting the Future of Mobility
Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock,
signaling, Mobility as a Service (MaaS), service & maintenance, digital technology,
ticketing, and turnkey solutions. By pioneering digital transformation, Hitachi Rail ensures
seamless, sustainable transport for passengers, customers, and communities.
Workforce: 24,000 employees
Footprint : 51 countries
Hitachi Rail in India
We are an integrated group providing Digital, Green, Sustainable, and Innovative
technology solutions for public transport systems.
With over 23 years of expertise in delivering Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) systems,
we have:
Successfully implemented the largest Metro AFC Upgrade Project in India.
Established a Global Engineering Competency Centre (ECC) for AFCS in India.
Developed systems capable of handling millions of ticketing transactions per day.
Become a global leader in public transport solutions through innovation and
engineering excellence.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
As a Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) – Database Administrator (DBA), you will be
introduced to the core concepts of enterprise database systems management. You will
support the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of database
environments in both development and production settings. Under the guidance of
senior DBAs, you will gain hands-on experience in backup and recovery procedures,
performance tuning, security management, and real-time monitoring.
This role offers exposure to various database platforms such as Oracle, SQL Server,
MySQL, and cloud databases (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL). You will learn how
databases support application ecosystems in large-scale enterprise and mission-critical
environments. It’s a great opportunity to build a solid foundation in database
architecture and administration, while working with teams responsible for data
availability, integrity, and scalability.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
Assist in database installation, configuration, and upgrades (Oracle, SQL Server,
MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.).
Support daily monitoring of database performance and system health.
Participate in data backup and restore operations as per defined policies.
Help implement database security measures including user roles, privileges, and
auditing.
Monitor and troubleshoot issues related to query performance, deadlocks, and
blocking sessions.
Support patch management and maintenance activities.
Maintain documentation related to database configurations and procedures.
Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to support integration and
performance testing.
REQUIREMENTS:
Required Skills:
Basic understanding of RDBMS concepts (tables, indexes, joins, normalization,
transactions).
Familiarity with SQL and PL/SQL or T-SQL scripting.
Knowledge of database utilities and tools for Oracle, SQL Server, or MySQL.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Eagerness to learn database internals, architecture, and security.
Good communication and team collaboration skills.
Preferred Skills:
Exposure to Linux and Windows server environments.
Basic knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or OCI.
Understanding of backup strategies and disaster recovery concepts.
Awareness of monitoring tools like OEM, SolarWinds, or Nagios.
Familiarity with scripting languages like Shell or Python
Education :
MCA/B.E./B. Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline
(2024/2025 pass-out preferred).
Career Growth Path:
Successful GETs may progress into roles such as Junior DBA, Cloud DBA, or
Performance Engineer based on demonstrated skill, initiative, and project involvement
HITACHI VALUES
Harmony (Wa)
Stressing interdependence over personal interests, the concept of harmony is
at the heart of Japanese culture, informing all interactions, whether social or
business.
For us, this translates into a belief that only by showing respect, are you able
to earn respect. And that extends to everyone we work with, not only our
customers, but our colleagues and suppliers too.
Sincerity (Makoto)
We always strive to act with sincerity, and integrity. After all, our reputation
depends to a great extent on how we are perceived to do business, which is
without any degree of pretense, deceit, or hypocrisy.
Sincerity for us means ensuring fairness in all our endeavours, while putting
the needs of our employees and customers very much at the centre of all we
do.
Pioneering Spirit (Kaitakusha Seishin)
Driving innovation and seeking new challenges is what we’re all about. It has
been right from the start. And it’s our ambition that sees us bring new
technologies to life for the benefit of society and companies alike.
Our pioneering spirit also means we are fearlessly flexible when it comes to
adapting to the changing needs of our employees and customers.
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There's a place for everyone at Hitachi Rail. We welcome and value diversity in terms of
background, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, nationality,
religion, and worldview. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and are
proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
