Job Details
Must Have:10 + with oracle,3 with Aurora,5+ Shell scripts OR Ansible, 2+ Cloud Development
Database Services seeking Senior Database Engineer who is responsible for database administration( cloud and on -prem) in a fast-paced operations environment supporting 24x7 business critical applications using analytical and transactional databases having Oracle expertise on new cutting edge technologies -- Cloud and VMC platforms. Database Engineer will be able to script and automate on-prem & cloud database activities, perform troubleshooting on any database issue, performance analysis, ensuring database security, evaluating new database trends and technologies, developing and testing automation scripting and coding required for database administration and associated database tools. Skill and expertise required in Oracle and Aurora Postgres platforms
Responsibilities Include:
Provide DBA support on all aspects of databases administration including provisioning, backup/recovery, replication, deployment and real time production troubleshooting responsibilities on Oracle and Aurora Postgres
Install, configure, monitor, upgrade and maintain database in production and non-production environments
Provide 24x7 on call DBA support for production environment on rotation schedule and on adhoc need basis
Provide Database deployment support for Test and Production environments
Diagnose and address database performance issues using performance monitors and various tuning techniques
Interact with Systems administrators on Linix/Unix/VM operating systems issues related to Databases
Able to write database provisioning, maintenance and reporting cloud automation scripts
Configure and maintain Database High availability
Support data replication and Sharding
Troubleshoot database production problems and database connectivity issues
Implement DR solutions
Ability to work well as a team and as an individual with minimal supervision
Cloud Development and Automation:
Utilize AWS services to develop and automate cloud-based solutions.
Implement and maintain automation scripts to enhance efficiency and scalability.
Leverage AWS Lambda for automation tasks like DB provisioning, deletion etc.
Basic Requirements
More than 10 years of experience in Database administration
Solid hands on experience (5+ years) with Aurora Postgres
Extensive Database performance tuning experience
Deep knowledge of industry-standard, enterprise-class best practices for a large database environment
Good experience with AWS Cloud and Linux/VM platform
Expertise in automation via AWS CFT/ Lamda functions ( 3+ years)
Deep understanding of HA, DR Database and storage technologies Data replication
Experience implementing, supporting and auditing database security
Hands on automation experience with Python, YAML, Unix Shell scripting, etc.
Preferred Skills
Experience supporting Oracle on prem and Aurora Postgres on AWS
Experience with AWS CFT development
Experience with Database monitoring tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working in virtual environment using VMware
Database and Cloud vendor certification