Cloud Database Engineer, Oracle and PostgreSQL/MySQL

October 9

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5001 - 10000

Description

• Job Profile Summary The Database Administrator Perform database engineering and administration activities including design, planning, configuration, monitoring, automation, self- serviceability, alerting, and space management, database backup and recovery. Plan computerized databases, including base definition, structure, documentation, long- range requirements, operational guidelines, and protection with a capacity to lead and advise on migration and modernization, discover, and execute workload migrations to Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP). • Key Responsibilities List · Create, maintain, and use Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for migration execution and ensure long term technical viability and optimization of production deployments and administration. · Engage, Consult and Deliver based on interactive customer communications in streamlining project deliverables and scope of work. · Capacity Planning: Forecast future database growth based on usage trends and plan for hardware and storage requirements accordingly to ensure scalability and optimal performance. · Plan, Create, Manage and Deploy Effective High Availability and Disaster Recovery strategy/Runbooks. · Patch Management and Upgrades: Plan and execute Database software upgrades, patches, and service packs. · Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve complex database-related issues, including data corruption, performance problems, and connectivity challenges. · Automation and Scripting: Contribute to automation scripts and tools to streamline repetitive tasks, improve efficiency, and reduce the risk of human errors. · Monitoring and Alerting: Set up monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and address potential database issues before they become critical. · Performance Analysis and Reporting: Generate performance reports and analysis for stakeholders and management to provide insights into the database environment's health and performance. · Documentation: Maintain up-to-date documentation of database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps · Ticket Handling: Work to resolve Incident, Changes and Service request under the agreed client SLA. · Problem Management: Responsible in resolving problem tickets by creating detailed RCA reports. · Vendor and Third-Party Tool Management: Evaluate and manage third-party tools and solutions that assist in database management, monitoring, and performance tuning. · Participate in 24X7 production support for Database Operations. · Hand’s on with using cloud tech tools such as AWS DMS, SMS, App Migration Service, Migration Hub, Azure Migrate, Data Migration Service, SQL Server DMA, Azure ASR, AWS DRS · Migration from SQL server to/from Other RDBMS platform for PaaS models like AWS Aurora, AWS RDS, Azure Database, Azure MI, GCP Cloud SQL. · Understanding Cloud basics and perform duties like security management, storage management, Backup Vaults, Key vaults, Server/DB Monitoring · Cost Optimization: Compute and workload analysis, License enhancements and features. Knowledge List · Proficient Skills from tech bucket (SQL Server or/and Oracle or/and PostgreSQL or/and MySQL) for Architecture, Installation and Configuration, Performance Tuning, High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HADR), Monitoring and Troubleshooting · Database Migrations and Upgrades: Experience in planning and executing database migrations and upgrades, including version compatibility, testing, and minimizing downtime. · Cloud Enabled for Project based Migrations, Automation and Administration On-prem to cloud, Cloud to cloud · Familiarity with industry best practices for (SQL Server or/and Oracle or/and PostgreSQL or/and MySQL) administration, including configuration settings, maintenance tasks, and disaster recovery strategies. · Ability to communicate technical info and ideas so others will understand. · Ability to apply varying leadership skills and traits that create solutions and results to unexpected situations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required. • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or a directly related field • Database Specialty Certifications in AWS/Azure. • Cloud Associate/Professional Certification