Database Support Engineer (DSE) - Chennai, India
Why Exasol? Why Now?
At Exasol, we believe that speed is the key to turning data into impact. Our in-memory, massively parallel processing database is one of the fastest in the world, built from the ground up for analytics at scale. We help financial institutions, retailers, governments, and defense organizations make better decisions faster, by turning complex data into actionable insights in seconds, not hours.
This is a pivotal moment for Exasol. As we continue to grow across Germany and Europe, our business systems play a critical role in enabling our commercial teams to work efficiently, collaborate globally, and deliver value to our customers. Salesforce is our main CRM platform, and we are looking for a motivated Application Manager to help us keep it running smoothly and support our teams in their day-to-day work.
About the Role
The Database Support Engineer is primarily responsible for managing the Support cases. This role also includes mentoring new employees or trainees. The position is based mainly in the office, with the option for home-office work.
Key Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with Exasol database (focus on SQL), drivers, connectivity from and to Exasol.
Answer questions about the usage of Exasol database features.
Collaborate closely with R&D and Project Management teams.
Execute service activities to ensure timely and high-quality project deliverables.
Maintain and update all forms of technical documentation.
✅ Required Qualifications
University degree in IT or equivalent, or at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Advanced analytical troubleshooting skills.
Experience working in multicultural environments.
Proven ability to liaise with stakeholders across various hierarchical levels.
Technical expertise in: Database and SQL, including SQL scripting.
Data Warehouse (DWH) and Business Intelligence (BI) architecture.
Database front-end, reporting tools, ETL tools, and drivers.
Programming languages such as Python, Lua, Java, or R.
Bonus Points — Nice-to-Haves
Effective database support.
SLA ticket processing, incident management, and troubleshooting.
Strong social skills and teamwork.
A Day in the Life
Own Your Impact: At Exasol, you are not just a cog in the machine; you will step into immediate ownership of projects, driving them forward with a refreshing level of autonomy.
Thrive in a Global Team: Join a vibrant, international community where diversity is celebrated, collaboration is key, and feedback fuels growth.
Learn, Grow, Lead: We are invested in your development! Continuous knowledge-sharing, "Coffee and Learn" sessions, exciting events, and dedicated leadership programs empower you to soar.
Work on Your Terms: Flexibility is the name of the game! Enjoy adaptable hours, remote options, and "workcations" for the ultimate work-life balance.
Growth That Goes Beyond the Office: Dive into a comprehensive onboarding experience, fun team events, and a deep commitment to diversity and sustainability. We care about your holistic well-being.
Rewards that Matter: Monthly home office allowance, volunteering options, floating days, and secure pension plans (location-dependent) prove we value your contributions.
Our values drive our unique and inclusive culture; discover how they shape your Exasol experience. Learn more about our core values at Exasol.
About Exasol:
Take the next step in your career journey. Visit www.exasol.com to explore our current job openings, and follow us on LinkedIn to see what it is like to work at Exasol.
Exasol is a proud equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive working environment and therefore base all our employment selection decisions, within all aspects of our business, on experience, skill, and integrity. We strongly encourage applicants from all walks to life to apply for our positions, irrespective of age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, etc.
- Department
- Integrated Professional Services (IPS)
- Locations
- Chennai, India [India Tech Hub]
- Employment type
- Full-time
Chennai, India [India Tech Hub]
About Exasol
Exasol is the world’s fastest analytics database, trusted by the world’s most ambitious organizations. Built for speed and flexibility, it can analyze billions of rows in seconds and run high-performance analytics securely – whether in the cloud or on-premises. Need to scale your analytics function? Simple pricing makes it easy. Want to deliver frictionless insights? Automatic self-indexing tunes performance for optimal results. And you don’t have to wait - Exasol fits into any data environment, so you can get started right away.