Senior Cloud Database Engineer
apex systemsPhoenix, AZ
Overview:
Senior Cloud Database Engineer at Everforth Apex designs, implements, and sustains cloud-based database systems to ensure availability, scalability, and security. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define database architecture, monitor performance, and drive migrations and upgrades with minimal downtime. The role emphasizes data protection, disaster recovery, and staying ahead of cloud/database advancements. This is an opportunity to shape enterprise-grade database capabilities within a dynamic IT services environment. Compensation / Benefits medical, dental, and vision insurance 401K with company match ESPP HSA option EAP with counseling certification prep and training
Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and manage cloud-based database solutions with high availability and reliability Collaborate with software developers and IT teams to define database requirements and architecture Monitor and optimize cloud database performance and resolve bottlenecks Plan and execute migrations, upgrades, and patches with minimal downtime and data integrity Implement and maintain database security practices including access control, encryption, and vulnerability assessments Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis on database issues and implement preventative measures Develop and maintain documentation for configurations, processes, and procedures Ensure backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity are tested and in place Stay updated on cloud/database tech to evaluate benefits and adoption Provide technical guidance to development teams on database matters
Key requirements:
At least five years of Oracle Database Administration experience RDS experience required Proven experience managing/monitoring production AWS workloads Strong expertise with AWS and cloud database services Relational databases with Oracle and PostgreSQL; NoSQL with MongoDB and DocumentDB Windows and Linux OS, MS SQL Server, MySQL Scripting in Python, Terraform, or Chef for automation/monitoring known as essential technical foundation in databases and cloud environments Collaborative teamwork Strong problem-solving abilities Clear documentation and communication AWS cloud services Oracle and PostgreSQL RDBMS MongoDB and DocumentDB NoSQL
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Level
Senior L5
Location
Phoenix, AZ
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Database Administrators
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