Job Description

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment of real-time monitoring systems to proactively identify and address potential system issues.
• Manage and provide database infrastructure using advanced Infrastructure as Code tools.
• Integrate database changes into the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring thorough testing and deployment of schema updates.
• Conduct regular performance assessments to ensure databases function optimally under various conditions.
• Build strong partnerships with application developers, security teams, and other stakeholders to align database operations with organizational goals.
• Engage in ongoing learning, including workshops and training, to stay updated on developments in database management and DevOps practices.
• Expertly handle cloud-based database solutions, playing a crucial role in their implementation and management.

Database Administration:

• Implement stringent security measures, conducting regular audits to protect databases from threats and maintain data integrity through continuous monitoring.
• Design and test effective backup and recovery strategies to ensure quick data restoration in case of failures.
• Oversee the careful management and scaling of data storage systems to ensure high performance and reliability.
• Contribute to the development of disaster recovery plans and high availability configurations, including replication and clustering.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of database administration, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Experience with database automation tools, especially Saltstack, is advantageous.
• Proactive attitude with a focus on identifying and solving potential database issues.
• Familiarity with Docker and container-based build systems is a plus.
• Good understanding of version control systems, particularly Git.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Thanos, and Grafana is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills, especially for explaining complex technical concepts.
• Commitment to documenting and adhering to best practices in data storage systems.
• Experience with agile software development methodologies is a plus.