Job Description
The successful candidate will join the Information Technology Division, Cloud & Platforms Department.
Key responsibilities include:
- Set the technology roadmap and standards for database technologies covering traditional RDBMSs as well as modern NoSQL / specialised databases
- Implement and maintain full operational lifecycle procedures from deployment, to maintenance/patching, backup/recovery and decomm using extensive automation
- Provide 24x7 operational support of database systems with responsibility for uptime, overall system performance, identifying root cause and implementing improvements to avoid recurrence
- Perform security compliance activities, e.g. security reviews, implementing security controls, logging etc
- Provide end-to-end support and advisory including support required by application developers
Requirements
- Possess a degree in Information Technology or related fields with good experience in multiple data or database centric roles
- Strong understanding of database concepts with deeper knowledge of Oracle and MySQL
- Experience is required in the following areas:Strong understanding of operational processes and automation
Shell scripting, ideally using Python
Performance, capacity planning and database/query tuning. - The ideal candidate will have:Experience working with Continuous Integration and Delivery and how it impacts persistent data tiers
Experience working with other infrastructure teams / technologies - Strong logical and analytical skills with the proven ability to learn new subjects quickly
