Cloud Database Expert
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Database Expert to join our team. As a key member of our database administration group, you will be responsible for designing and managing cloud-based database solutions, primarily on AWS RDS (Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server), with exposure to GCP, Azure, or OCI as a plus.
Main Responsibilities:
* Design & manage cloud-based database solutions, primarily on AWS RDS (Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server), with exposure to GCP, Azure, or OCI as a plus
* Migrate & automate databases between on-premises and cloud, enhancing replication and automating migration processes
* Integrate & share data between databases and external systems for analytics and reporting, leveraging tools such as AWS DMS, Snowflake, and Matillion
* Optimize performance to ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability of cloud database solutions
* Solve security challenges ensuring best practices and regulations compliance (GDPR, ISO 27001), implementing encryption, IAM policies, and network segmentation
* Prepare & execute robust backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity
* Monitor & troubleshoot database performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues
* Collaborate & automate processes with Operations and DevOps teams to integrate best practices in deployment, CI/CD, and automation
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* 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
Benefits:
* 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
Additional 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
* 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
At Our Company:
* 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