Data Platforms Manager
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Job Summary
Job description
We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Cloud Database Leader with strong DevOps and automation skills. The candidate is responsible for designing implementing securing and optimizing cloud-based database solutions across the enterprise. This role leads a team of database engineers and works closely with architecture development DevOps and App teams to ensure highly available scalable and costefficient data platforms. The Cloud Database Lead will drive modernization efforts including cloud migrations automation and adoption of best practices in data reliability and governance.
Cloud Database Engineering & Architecture
- Collaborate with Architecture Application and Business Unit teams to automate build install configure and maintain cloud database platforms in accordance with architectural guidelines and business requirements.
- Design implement and support highly available scalable and secure cloud database solutions on AWS including:
- Aurora (Postgres/MySQL)
- RDS Postgres/MySQL
- DMS (Database Migration Service)
- Schema Conversion Tool (SCT)
- KMS encryption
- Assess existing on-premises databases and develop strategies to migrate them to cloud-native solutions with minimal downtime.
DevOps & Automation
- Create and maintain Terraform modules (Infrastructure as Code) for provisioning and managing AWS resources.
- Develop and maintain automated database deployment pipelines using:
- Bitbucket
- Jenkins
- Ansible
- Python
- or similar automation tools
- Architect CI/CD workflows that ensure consistent repeatable and error-free infrastructure deployments.
Operations Monitoring & Optimization
- Monitor cloud performance availability and cost; identify optimization opportunities and implement solutions to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.
- Diagnose and resolve cloud-related incidents including system outages performance bottlenecks and connectivity issues across distributed systems.
- Maintain and enhance database observability including log aggregation metric dashboards alerting policies and capacity planning.
Security Compliance & Governance
- Implement and enforce cloud security best practices including IAM policies access control encryption and network security configurations.
- Conduct regular security assessments risk evaluations and adhere to compliance standards.
- Ensure timely remediation of vulnerabilities through patching and configuration management.
Documentation & Support
- Maintain accurate up-to-date documentation of cloud database infrastructure including architecture diagrams configurations standard operating procedures (SOPs) and runbooks.
- Participate in production on-call rotation and provide leadership through high-severity incidents.
Team Leadership
- Lead mentor and coach a team of Database Engineers.
- Drive a culture of automation continuous learning collaboration and operational excellence.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that enhance customer satisfaction and support business growth.
Qualifications :
Qualifications
- Required Qualifications 10 years of experience in database engineering/administration with 3 years leading cloud database initiatives. Hands-on expertise with AWS cloud databases: Aurora Postgres/MySQL RDS DMS SCT. Strong experience in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform. Proficiency with DevOps tools such as Jenkins Bitbucket Ansible. Strong scripting abilities in Python. Deep understanding of database performance tuning HA/DR replication and security. Experience with cloud monitoring and cost optimization. Preferred Qualifications AWS certifications (AWS Database Specialty Solutions Architect SysOps or DevOps Engineer). Experience with containerized environments (EKS ECS Kubernetes). Knowledge of cloud networking fundamentals. Experience in product-based environments supporting high-volume applications. Soft Skills Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities. Excellent communication collaboration and leadership skills. Ability to operate in a fast-paced dynamic environment. Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
Additional Information :
Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experians culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI work/life balance development authenticity collaboration wellness reward & recognition volunteering... the list goes on. Experians people first approach is award-winning; Worlds Best Workplaces 2024 (Fortune Top 25) Great Place To Work in 24 countries and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.
Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experians DNA and practices and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work irrespective of their gender ethnicity religion colour sexuality physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
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Employment Type :
Full-time
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