Database Administrator/Data Engineer

About Gartner IT:

Join a world-class team of skilled engineers who build creative digital solutions to support our colleagues and clients.  We make a broad organizational impact by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that power Gartner.  Gartner IT values its culture of nonstop innovation, an outcome-driven approach to success, and the notion that great ideas can come from anyone on the team.  

About the role

We are looking for a skilled Database Engineer / Data Engineer to join our team. In this position, you will design, develop, and maintain resilient data pipelines, as well as administer databases both in the cloud (AWS & Azure) and on-premises to support evolving organizational needs. You will collaborate closely with data engineers, developers, analysts, and other cross-functional teams to ensure data is readily accessible, reliable, and optimized for performance. Additionally, you will participate in modernization initiatives, including database migrations and upgrades, and contribute to automation projects aimed at streamlining the provisioning and operation of various datastores.

What you will do

• Manage the implementation, maintenance and enforcement of effective industry standard processes and policies across environments.
• Requirement gathering, end to end planning and implementation of projects related to data platform
• Analyze business requirements, design solutions, and implement functionality related to Data Management.
• You will participate in the technical design, development, and deployment of innovative data solutions. Your expertise in AWS Cloud, SQL, Glue, Python, PostgreSQL, and Agile methodologies will guide the team towards successful project completion.
• Analyze business requirements, design solutions, and implement functionality related to Data Management.
• Build and maintain Data Pipelines using SQL and AWS technologies like Glue and Python.
• Build and configure web services, Event Driven Architecture components.
• Engage in day-to-day data operations involving troubleshooting data pipelines and monitoring and maintaining job schedules.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Follow best practices and industry standards while implementing Data Engineering and Mastering functions
• Ensure availability of critical database systems hosted on cloud Platforms ( AWS, Azure)
• Design and implement robust ETL/ELT pipelines that meet performance and reliability requirements.
• Involved in the design process with DBA, Apps Dev, and other technical teams to implement solutions.
• Liaise with managers and staff of application and development teams to ensure consistent application of the tactical and strategic directions of Gartner.
• Meeting and exceeding SLA's/OLA's. Prepared for advancing technology.
• Support the tactical and strategic directions for Gartner's database infrastructure.
• Provide status reports to the higher management.
• Maintain Service Levels and department goals for problem resolution.
• Effective patch management and upgrade management.
• Automate Data flows and Database Maintenance tasks.
• Works closely with other Cloud and Data Center Management staff to ensure departmental consistency.

What you will need 

Strong IT professional with 3+ yrs of experience in cloud-based data engineering, preferably in ETL and AWS. The candidate should have strong qualitative and quantitative problem-solving skills along with high on ownership and accountability. 

Must have

•   3–5 years of practical experience managing Postgres databases.
•   Demonstrated background as a Data Engineer, Database Engineer, or in a similar capacity.
•   Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT tools and frameworks.
•   Strong programming abilities, particularly in Python, Shell Scripting and Apache Spark.
•   Eagerness to learn open-source and other database technologies.
•   Willingness to learn and work with DevOps tools for daily operations. 

Who you are

• Motivated, high-potential performer, with demonstrated ability to influence and lead.
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to solve complex problems and successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected change.
• Teachable and embracing of best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement.
• Consistently high achiever marked by perseverance, humility and a positive outlook in the face of challenges.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this, or other roles.

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