Cloud Database Engineer

Description:
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Database Engineer skilled in Oracle, Aurora PostgreSQL, Terraform, and Python to join our team. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud-native database solutions, ensuring high availability, security, and optimal performance. The ideal candidate has a solid background in database management in cloud environments, as well as infrastructure automation and scripting to streamline deployments and maintenance.s.

Responsibilities:
Database Design & Management
·         Design and manage highly available, scalable databases using Oracle and Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL.
·         Develop and maintain database schemas, indexes, and views to support application requirements.
·         Monitor database performance, optimize query efficiency, and ensure system security and data integrity.
Cloud Infrastructure & Automation
·         Use Terraform to define, deploy, and manage infrastructure as code, ensuring consistent database provisioning and configuration across environments.
·         Collaborate with DevOps to integrate database provisioning with CI/CD pipelines.
Scripting & Optimization
·         Write scripts in Python to automate routine tasks, such as backups, scaling, data migration, and recovery procedures.
·         Implement monitoring and alerting for database environments using scripting or third-party tools.
Qualifications:
·         Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience:
·         7+ years in database engineering or a similar role.
·         Proficiency in Oracle and Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL.
·         Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure automation.
·         Strong Python scripting abilities for automation and integration tasks.
Technical Skills:
·         Familiarity with cloud environments, preferably AWS.
·         Knowledge of database security best practices and high availability setups.
·         Understanding of CI/CD processes and version control tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
·         Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
·         Experience with additional automation tools or programming languages.