Cloud DB Engineer (NoSQL Databases and Automation)

Overview: We are looking for a skilled Cloud Database Engineer with expertise in NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Couchbase, or Cassandra. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in database engineering, high availability architectures, automation, and security, along with familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Database Engineering:

  • Design and implement high availability architectures (GDHA, HA, DR, fault-tolerant) for NoSQL databases.
  • Automate DB provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance using scripting languages (Ansible, Python).
  • Ensure database security, including encryption, access controls, Active Directory, RBAC, and compliance standards.

• Project Management and Collaboration:

  • Utilize Jira for project management and task organization.
  • Participate in daily team meetings to review progress and update on the status of assigned tasks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop integrated services in AWS and GCP.

• Continuous Improvement and Mentorship:

  • Define, test, and document standards and best practices.
  • Develop training materials for developers and DB support teams.
  • Mentor and guide junior team members.

Technical Skills:

Category-wise:

• Database Expertise:

  • Proven hands-on experience with NoSQL databases (Couchbase, Cassandra, MongoDB).
  • Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., Cloud SQL, AlloyDB, Spanner, Aurora, PostgreSQL, Oracle).

• High Availability Architectures:

  • Experience designing and implementing GDHA, HA, DR, and fault-tolerant database architectures.

• Automation Skills:

  • Proficiency in database provisioning automation, monitoring, and maintenance using scripting languages (Ansible, Python).
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation).

• Security Knowledge:

  • Strong understanding of database security mechanisms, including encryption, access controls, role-based access (RBAC), and compliance standards.

• DevOps Familiarity:

  • Familiar with DevOps practices and tools used for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).

Day-to-Day Activities:

• Utilizing Jira for project management and task organization.
• Conducting daily team meetings to review progress and update on task status.
• Working independently and collaboratively on new database technologies and integrated services in AWS and GCP.
• Defining, testing, and documenting standards and best practices.
• Developing training materials for developers and DB support teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in cloud technologies or emerging database technologies are preferred.

Experience:​

• 6+ years hands-on experience with NoSQL databases (Couchbase, Cassandra, MongoDB).

Soft Skills:

• Communication:

  • Strong communication and leadership skills, with an ability to convey technical information effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

• Teamwork:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills fostering effective collaboration within cross-functional teams.

• Adaptability:

  • Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing technology landscapes.

• Passion for Technology:

  • A strong desire to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in database technologies and engineering practices.

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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