Reliability Engineer – Database and Data Integration platforms expert (M/F)
Hyderabad, India Regular Posted on Nov. 13, 2025 Closing on Nov. 19, 2025About Us:
We are seeking a Reliability Engineer with deep expertise in databases and data integration platforms to join our Tech for M&S team within the Digital Technology department. This role is critical to ensuring the resilience, performance, and scalability of our data infrastructure, which supports mission-critical industrial applications across Manufacturing & Supply operations.
As a subject matter expert, you will be responsible for designing, operating, and optimizing database and data platform environments across both cloud (e.g., Azure, AWS) and on-premises infrastructures. You will apply Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles to data systems, ensuring they meet high standards of availability, observability, and automation.
This is a specialized technical role, not a generalist DBA position. We are looking for someone who understands the evolving landscape of data engineering, platform reliability, and automation, and who can architect and support robust data ecosystems in production-grade regulated, industrial environments.
You will combine your deep Data knowledge with strong automation capabilities and SRE principles to ensure our industrial applications achieve exceptional reliability, scalability, and performance.
Key Responsibilities
1.Database & Data Platform Reliability
Design, implement, and maintain reliable, scalable, and secure database environments (SQL and NoSQL).
Manage and optimize data platforms such as Oracle, Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Snowflake.
Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies are in place and tested.
2.Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Automate database provisioning, configuration, and maintenance using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or custom scripts.
Integrate database operations into CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows.
Reduce manual toil through scripting and automation of repetitive tasks.
3.Interfaces & scheduling
Design, implement, and maintain robust database architectures
Optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing, and structure improvements
Implement and manage database replication and high-availability solutions
4.SRE Practices for Data Systems
Define and monitor SLIs/SLOs for data services.
Integration with observability stacks (e.g., Datadog) for proactive monitoring and alerting.
Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and postmortems for data-related issues.
5.Data Security & Compliance
Enforce data security best practices, including encryption, access control, and auditing.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., GxP, GDPR).
6.Collaboration & Enablement
Work closely with Digital M&S application teams (product owners, functional experts…), Quality & Compliance, and technical platform teams to provide self-service container platforms.
Provide guidance on data architecture, performance tuning, and platform selection.
Create documentation, runbooks, and onboarding materials for internal teams.
Technical Skills
Deep expertise inrelational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB).
Experience with cloud-native data services (e.g., Azure SQL, AWS RDS, Snowflake, BigQuery).
Hybrid Infrastructure Expertise, design and operate Databases across both cloud environments (MS Azure & AWS) and on-premises data centers.
Solid knowledge of Linux systems, networking, and distributed systems.
Experience with data integration platforms and ETL & scheduling processes (ControlM, VTOM, Tibco)
Strong automation skills using Ansible, Terraform, Python, or PowerShell.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices.
Solid understanding of SRE principles, including SLIs/SLOs, error budgets, and incident management.
Observability stack implementation using Datadog or Splunk for instance.
Knowledge of data security, encryption, and compliance frameworks.
Performance tuning and capacity planning for Databases platforms.
Additional Skills:
Problem-solving mindset with ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems
Systems thinking: Understands the full stack from infrastructure to application.
Business-centric thinking, capable of translating reliability and performance improvements into outcomes that support operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Strong communication skills for working with diverse technical and operational teams
Collaborative approach to work effectively with site teams and products stakeholders
Adaptability to work in both cloud and traditional on-premises environments
Documentation & Enablement: Creates clear runbooks, onboarding guides, and internal tooling.
Attention to detail for compliance and validation requirements
Continuous learning mindset to stay current with evolving technologies
Advanced English proficiency with articulate and concise communication.
Experience Requirements
5-7+ years of hands-on experience with database administration and data platform engineering.
3+ years of experience in reliability engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure automation
Proven experience in hybrid cloud or cloud migration projects.
Experience supporting enterprise-scale applications, manufacturing environments or working in regulated industries (pharmaceutical, chemical, food & beverage) is highly valued
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical field
Master's degree is a plus
Relevant Certifications (Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Azure/AWS certifications, Certified SRE Professional or similar etc.) highly valued
Continuous learning through professional development and industry training are significant advantages
Why Join Us?
Be at the forefront of industrial modernization initiatives that directly impact Sanofi's ability to deliver life-changing medicines
Collaborate with global teams on strategic infrastructure programs, expanding your professional network and expertise
Influence operational excellence through agile thinking and leadership, driving meaningful change across the organization
Contribute to Sanofi's digital transformation journey, enhancing our capabilities to serve patients worldwide
Benefit from Sanofi's commitment to employee development, with opportunities for continuous learning and career growth
Work in a purpose-driven organization where your efforts contribute to improving people's lives through the miracles of science
Working conditions
Hybrid work model, combining on-site presence (3/5 days) and remote work options
Location: Position based at IN / Hyderabad / Vasantha Chambers - 3rd and 4th floors, with the possibility of remote work up to 2 days per week.
Occasional travel to other Sanofi sites
Collaboration with global teams across different time zones, requiring flexibility in working hours
Fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and technologies
Diversity & Inclusion statement
At Sanofi, we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of the patients and communities we serve. We believe that embracing differences drives innovation and better decision-making. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or religion. Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive compensation and benefits packages.
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