Design, implement, and maintain relational and NoSQL databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Aurora, MongoDB, etc.)
Integrate database deployments into CI/CD pipelines to enable automated schema migrations, rollback, and testing
Develop and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) for database provisioning (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible)
Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions to ensure database performance, health, and security
Optimize database queries, indexes, and execution plans to improve performance and reduce costs
Manage high availability, replication, backup, and disaster recovery strategies
Collaborate with developers, SREs, and DevOps engineers to ensure smooth and secure application-to-database integration
Enforce security best practices, including encryption, key management (AWS KMS/CMK), access control, and compliance with data regulations
Automate routine operational tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention
Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive root cause analysis

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience as a Database Engineer / DBA with at least 3+ years in a DevOps/Cloud environment
Proficiency with PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Aurora (at least one deeply, others working knowledge)
Experience with CI/CD tools (Liqbase, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.)
Hands-on experience with IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS preferred, Azure/GCP a plus)
Solid understanding of database security, encryption, and auditing
Solid understand on Kafka cluster
Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills

Database Engineer II

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