BASIC FUNCTIONS: This position requires proficiency in all aspects of database administration and design. This position will also work closely with development teams to provide high-quality business solutions and play an active role in projects from inception to delivery.
QUALIFICATIONS:
3+ years of DBA experience
BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Experience with automating Database processes
Experience in at least 2 of the following database technologies – PostgreSQL, MSSQL, Maria DB, MySQL, Oracle.
Experience with cloud technologies such as Amazon Web Service and Azure.
Experience with Database version control with Flyway or Liquibase.
Experience with Complex connectivity and performance issues that involve database infrastructure.
Complex database infrastructure installations.
Database performance tuning
Perform root cause analysis on database-related issues.
Experience with DevOps, CI/CD systems such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
Perform tasks in one of the following scripting languages - Bash, PowerShell, or Python.
Ability and desire to learn new processes and technologies.
Good oral and written communication skill that will allow the coordination of work with a team based in the United States and India.
Provide support to systems during your working day and as part of an on-call rotation as a part of a larger chasing the sun strategy to minimize off hours interruptions to all members of the team
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Responsible for maintenance and “bug fix” activities for existing database infrastructure and equipment.
Undertake research into new or alternative technologies and make recommendations for upgrades or changes to the database infrastructure environment.
Responsible for installation of new database infrastructure and equipment and monitoring its stability.
Undertake thorough impact analysis of all assigned database infrastructure activities and understand the impact of work on database infrastructure systems and the business.
Respond to issues and support calls in-line with relevant procedures, including security.
Resolve performance issues with an emphasis on root cause identification.
Perform tests of upgrades and new database infrastructure and equipment.
Monitor database operations and support maintenance activities efficiently in order to ensure minimal issues and incidents.
Install new or upgrade database infrastructure equipment.
All other duties as assigned.
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