Help define the technology roadmap and standards for database technologies covering traditional RDBMS's as well as modern NoSQL / specialized databases.
Implement and maintain full operational lifecycle procedures from deployment, to maintenance/patching, backup/recovery and decomm using extensive automation
Provide 24x7 operational support of database systems with responsibility for uptime, overall system performance, identifying root cause and implementing improvements to avoid recurrence.
Perform security compliance activities, e.g. security reviews, implementing security controls, logging etc.
Provide end-to-end support and advisory including support required by application developers.
Any relevant ad-hoc duties
Requirements:
Possess a degree in Information Technology or related fields with good experience in multiple data or database centric roles.
Strong understanding of database concepts covering primary MySQL and secondary Microsoft SQL server.
Experience is required in the following areas:
Strong understanding of operational processes and automation.
Shell scripting, ideally using Python.
Performance, capacity planning and database/query tuning.
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience working with Continuous Integration and Delivery and how it impacts persistent data tiers.
Experience working with other infrastructure teams / technologies.