Job Description

• Help define the technology roadmap and standards for database technologies covering traditional RDBMSs 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:

oStrong understanding of operational processes and automation

oShell scripting, ideally using Python

oPerformance, capacity planning and database/query tuning.

• The ideal candidate will have:

oExperience working with Continuous Integration and Delivery and how it impacts persistent data tiers

oExperience working with other infrastructure teams / technologies

oDemonstrable experience supporting critical database infrastructure

• Strong logical and analytical skills with the proven ability to learn new subjects quickly