Remote Oracle and PostgreSQL/Mysql - Cloud Database Engineer III - Night shift

Description:

• The Database Administrator will perform database engineering and administration activities including design, planning, configuration, monitoring, automation, self-serviceability, alerting, and space management, as well as database backup and recovery.
• The role involves planning computerized databases, including base definition, structure, documentation, long-range requirements, operational guidelines, and protection, with the capacity to lead and advise on migration and modernization.
• Responsibilities include creating, maintaining, and using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for migration execution to ensure long-term technical viability and optimization of production deployments and administration.
• The position requires engaging, consulting, and delivering based on interactive customer communications to streamline project deliverables and scope of work.
• Capacity planning is essential, forecasting future database growth based on usage trends and planning for hardware and storage requirements to ensure scalability and optimal performance.
• The role includes planning, creating, managing, and deploying effective high availability and disaster recovery strategies/runbooks.
• Responsibilities also encompass patch management and upgrades, troubleshooting and issue resolution, automation and scripting, monitoring and alerting, performance analysis and reporting, documentation, ticket handling, and problem management.
• The Database Administrator will evaluate and manage third-party tools and solutions that assist in database management, monitoring, and performance tuning.
• Participation in 24X7 production support for Database Operations is required.
• Hands-on experience with cloud tech tools such as AWS DMS, SMS, App Migration Service, Migration Hub, Azure Migrate, Data Migration Service, SQL Server DMA, Azure ASR, and AWS DRS is necessary.
• The role involves migration from SQL Server to/from other RDBMS platforms for PaaS models like AWS Aurora, AWS RDS, Azure Database, Azure MI, and GCP Cloud SQL.
• Understanding cloud basics and performing duties like security management, storage management, backup vaults, key vaults, and server/DB monitoring is essential.
• Cost optimization through compute and workload analysis, license enhancements, and features is also part of the job.

Requirements:

• Proficient skills in SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL for architecture, installation and configuration, performance tuning, high availability and disaster recovery (HADR), monitoring, and troubleshooting are required.
• Experience in planning and executing database migrations and upgrades, including version compatibility, testing, and minimizing downtime is necessary.
• The candidate must be cloud-enabled for project-based migrations, automation, and administration from on-premises to cloud and cloud to cloud.
• Familiarity with industry best practices for SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL administration, including configuration settings, maintenance tasks, and disaster recovery strategies is essential.
• The ability to communicate technical information and ideas clearly is required.
• The candidate should possess varying leadership skills and traits that create solutions and results in unexpected situations.
• Experience working in automation with Python, AWS CLI, PowerShell, or Shell is necessary.
• The ability to deploy, manage, and troubleshoot HADR configurations in SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL is required.
• Knowledge of deploying and managing databases in cloud platforms such as Azure SQL Database, Amazon RDS, or GCP Cloud SQL is essential.
• Understanding of monitoring tools such as Datadog, Azure Monitor, or AWS CloudWatch for alerting and performance analysis is required.
• Familiarity with ITIL-based ticketing tools like Service Now is necessary.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or a directly related field.
• Database specialty certifications in AWS/Azure and cloud associate/professional certification are required.

Benefits:

• The position offers a full-time remote work opportunity.
• Employees will have the chance to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and tools.
• The role provides opportunities for professional growth and development in database management and cloud services.
• Employees will be part of a dynamic team that supports 24X7 production operations.
• The company promotes a culture of continuous learning and improvement, encouraging employees to pursue relevant certifications and training.