Job Description

Database Systems Management

• Provision, configure, and administer relational and cloud-based database environments, including instances, replicas, and clusters.
• Carry out essential maintenance routines such as version upgrades, data patches, and scheduled backups.
• Monitor database health and performance metrics to identify and resolve latency and efficiency concerns.
• Enhance SQL queries and database structures to ensure optimal throughput.
• Define and enforce policies around database access and user privileges to maintain data confidentiality and integrity.
• Align database operations with relevant compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR) and implement audit controls.
• Design robust backup strategies and implement automated recovery workflows.
• Conduct periodic recovery tests and maintain documentation for disaster recovery scenarios.
• Implement mechanisms such as clustering, load balancing, and read replicas to ensure system availability and fault tolerance.
• Adjust infrastructure and performance thresholds to support scaling requirements as demand grows.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all database configurations, procedures, and architectural decisions.
• Diagnose and resolve database service disruptions and slowdowns quickly.
• Partner with software development and DevOps teams to address application-related database performance and stability concerns.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Strong command of SQL and familiarity with query tuning and database indexing strategies.
• Hands-on experience with database solutions including Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Snowflake.
• Knowledge of infrastructure in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Solid grounding in data protection strategies, access control frameworks, and compliance mandates.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex performance and availability issues.
• Clear and effective communicator with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience managing relational and cloud-native database environments in a production setting.

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