Job Description:

o Managing and maintaining MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB & Oracle SQL databases.

o Create, configure and optimize databases of different types in the cloud vs on-premise. Making the best and efficient use of each database.

o Ability to work in a high visibility and critical environment.

o Ensuring that the database is adequately backed up so that vital information can be retrieved in case of accidental loss or security breach.

o Strategically plan and implement changes in database operations and ensuring data is readily available to end-users.

o Strategically plan and implement zero-down time changes for Tier-1 databases.

o Migrate databases from across cloud providers, across database types (i.e.: Oracle SQL to PostgreSQL), and cloud PaaS solutions.

o Provide best practices to development teams when writing efficient and high performing queries, indexes, stored procedures.

o Develop, optimize and refactor complex Stored Procedures.

o Provide production support for databases - able to be on-call as needed.

Special Skills:

o Analytical and problem-solving skills

o Ability to work independently and as part of a team

o Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and manage time efficiently

o Strong attention to detail

o Experience with database development and management software

o Proficient in MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB & Oracle SQL

o Experience with working with Cloud DB PaaS solutions in Microsoft Azure & Oracle Cloud.

o Experience with database migrations from IaaS to PaaS.

o Experience with database optimizations.

o Experience with large database sets and partition strategies.