Application Production Support - DBA

About BNP Paribas Group BNP Paribas is a top-ranking bank in Europe with an international profile. It operates in 71 countries and has almost 199 000 employees. The Group ranks highly in its three core areas of activity: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services (whose retail banking networks and financial services are grouped together under Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, centred on corporate and institutional clients. The Group helps all of its clients (retail, associations, businesses, SMEs, large corporates and institutional) to implement their projects by providing them with services in financing, investment, savings and protection. In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and International Financial Services activities, BNP Paribas enjoys leading positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas and has a solid and fast-growing network in the Asia/Pacific region. About BNP Paribas India Solutions Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24x7 global delivery center. India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Driving innovation and growth, we are harnessing the potential of over 6000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions. About BNL BNL's Information Technology (IT) Area is a partner of the bank and the companies of the BNL BC Group for the digital evolution of operational and business models through the design, planning and implementation of distinctive, reliable and sustainable technological solutions. IT Production Unit reports functionally to the ITG (Informatique Technologies Groupe) department of the parent company, is functionally responsible for the IT structures of the companies of the BNL BC Group and coordinates the IT community of the BNPP Group in Italy, with the aim of obtaining all possible synergies of purpose, ensure full operational consistency and enable the digital transformation of our Group. As part of IT Production BNL, Application Production is responsible for supporting the IT production applications for BNL. BNL Application Production activities are critical and highly visible. Around 700 applications and 4000 servers are under IT Production - Application Production responsibility. BNL Application Production has a roadmap to ensure production security & stability, reduce time-to-market by using the most advanced technologies and integrate functional application support to provide full applications production & support services. Therefore, BNL Application Production is hiring experienced IT professionals who are open minded, willing to learn and to be part of the transformation roadmap. Job Title DB Engineer Date Jan 2026 Department ITGP Location: Chennai Business Line / Function Group Functions Reports To (Direct) ISPL ITG OPS Grade (if applicable) (Functional) BNP PARIBAS BNL CTO Number Of Direct Reports Directorship / Registration: NA Position Purpose The Application Production main responsibility is to provide applications production support services and ensure the evolution of server and cloud infrastructure. A team is setup in India to be closer to the Italian Application Production Team and BNL Application development teams with which we are working. Leveraging BNL BNP Paribas Paris teams? expertise and ISPL IT skills, the goal is to ensure the resolution of infrastructure obsolescence, respecting the application roadmap. The DB Engineer Will Join a Team Created To Work On An Ambitious BNL Systems Evolution Program, With The Primary Goal Of Increasing Application Resilience By Converging To Cloud DMZR. Key Reference Projects Include Petal2Core Cloud Migration Data Lab & AI Data Streaming Oracle - ExaCC Migration Command Center Review Responsibilities Direct Responsibilities Ensuring smooth and efficient transition of IT projects during the operational phase Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve potential issues during the transition process Continuously improving transition and methodologies to optimize efficiency and effectiveness Coordinate closely with Rome IT Application Production Teams working on IT Evolution program and all other BNL BNP Paribas IT teams Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities A proactive and results-driven approach to work Contributing Responsibilities Help build team spirit and integrate into BNL BNP Paribas culture Contribute to the regular activity reporting and KPI calculation Contribute to continuous improvement actions, especially the lessons learned from handovers to Paris Contribute to the acquisition by ISPL team of new skills & knowledge to expand its scope Technical & Behavioral Competencies For the reinforcement of our team, we are looking for an DB Engineer with these skills: Data Base Administration ? Strong technical knowledge and experience on: Familiarity with database technology is required: Oracle 12 and 19 SQL Server 2012, 2016, 2019 DB2 Postgres Mongo DB Familiarity with data management tool: IBM Datastage Installation, configuration, backup, Performance & Tuning Capability to execute basic scripts and queries Infrastructure Administration - Strong technical knowledge and experience on: Cloud Native Application with focus on IBM cloud (Platform as a Service) Operating System : RedHat Linux 6.x, 7.x, 8.x Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019 System Scripting (Shell, Python, ecc.) General Competences Knowledge of ITIL General IT infrastructure knowledge Knowledge of IT production backup and resilience setup (High Availability setup, Disaster Recovery Plan, etc.) Service Now ticketing system Specific Qualifications (if Required) Basic knowledge of Italian language can be an advantage Skills Referential Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills) Ability to collaborate / Teamwork Client focused Ability to deliver / Results driven Communication skills - oral & written Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills) Analytical Ability Ability to set up relevant performance indicators Ability to develop and adapt a process Ability to understand, explain and support change Ability to manage a project Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent Experience Level At least 5 years