Cloud Database Architect Position
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We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Database Architect to design and manage cloud-based database solutions, primarily on AWS RDS (Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server), with exposure to GCP, Azure, or OCI as a plus.
* This role involves migrating & automating databases between on-premises and cloud, enhancing replication and automating migration processes.
* The ideal candidate will integrate & share data between databases and external systems for analytics and reporting, leveraging tools such as AWS DMS, Snowflake, and Matillion.
* Optimizing performance is crucial to ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability of cloud database solutions.
* Securing & complying with best practices and regulations (GDPR, ISO 27001) by implementing encryption, IAM policies, and network segmentation is also essential.
* The selected individual will prepare & execute robust backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity.
* Maintaining database performance and troubleshooting any issues proactively is vital.
* This position requires collaboration & automation processes with Operations and DevOps teams to integrate best practices in deployment, CI/CD, and automation.
Requirements
* 5+ years of experience in database administration, focusing on cloud-based solutions.
* Expertise in AWS RDS (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server) and familiarity with DynamoDB or other cloud-native databases.
* Data migration & replication skills, including AWS DMS, Schema Conversion Tool, and cloud-native replication solutions for seamless cross-cloud data movement.
* Performance optimization expertise, covering SQL tuning, indexing, and query optimization.
* Backup & disaster recovery experience, including replication, failover, and high-availability strategies.
* Infrastructure as Code (IaC) proficiency using Terraform or CloudFormation for automated database deployments.
* Security & compliance knowledge, including IAM roles, database encryption, GDPR/ISO 27001 standards.
* Automation & monitoring skills using scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) and tools like CloudWatch, Dynatrace.
Bonus Requirements
* Cloud certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Database, or Oracle Certified Professional (OCP).
* Experience in NoSQL, including databases like DynamoDB or MongoDB.
* Data warehousing knowledge with solutions like Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift.
* Ability to implement and optimize autonomous databases, such as Oracle Autonomous Database, by leveraging self-managing, self-securing, and self-repairing capabilities. Familiarity with configuring scalability, security policies, workload optimization, and integration with other cloud services.
* Experience with Oracle Exadata, including Smart Scan, Storage Indexes, Hybrid Columnar Compression (HCC) for performance optimization; Oracle RAC, Data Guard, and RMAN for high availability and disaster recovery; automation with Ansible, Terraform, or Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) for Exadata management.
* Knowledge of Oracle GoldenGate for real-time replication, data integration, and cross-platform migration in hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
About the Opportunity
* This is a unique transformation project in the SaaS space arena, full of ambition to scale and grow globally.
* An international culture and environment with the opportunity to partner with an outstanding group of people and professionals who joined the company to scale and succeed.
* A career-defining opportunity with full exposure to two leading private equity firms.
We value diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, ethnicity, or place of origin.