Job description
We are looking for a highly motivated and ambitious Cloud Database Administrator to join our team.
Cloud Database Administrator is responsible for managing relational and noSQL databases running on-premises or at cloud, including performance and cost optimization. Cloud Database Administrator interacts with different internal and external roles like developers, SREs, security experts, solutions architects, QA engineers, etc.
If you are curious by nature, adaptive, collaborative, and always one step ahead, then join us and be a Commencer!
Responsibilities
- Database installation, configuration, security and password management
- Performance and cost monitoring, optimization
- Define backup, disaster recovery plans and policies, execute them
- Define and implement database policies, establish standards for database usage, data lifecycle management
- Data migration and replication
- Automating routine operations (backups, maintenance tasks, etc.), configuring and monitoring tasks that run automatically on the database.
- Ensure that business objectives are met and adhere to service level agreements (SLA).
- Participate in an on-call rotation; lead incident response for DB-related alerts.
- Maintain up-to-date runbooks, topology diagrams, and inventory of data stores.
Qualifications
- BS/MS degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or related field
- 4+ years of similar job experience
- Proficiency in Unix/Linux environments.
- Experience in PostgreSQL (RDS, AURORA), MongoDB, MySQL, Couchbase, DynamoDB, RedShift, InfluxDB, Apache Solr
- Experience in network, security, monitoring, compute, containerization, data, application integration, cost optimization, performance enhancement services and technologies on cloud or onpremises.
- Fluent in written and spoken English
Nice to have
- Knowledge of major cloud service providers such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Huawei, etc.
- Certificates related to Cloud Database Administrator role and/or cloud service providers
- Code development in Python, GoLang, or other common programming languages
Why Commencis?
We want people to thrive at Commencis. Here’s what Commencers like about working here:
Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary, private health insurance, pension and retirement plans through a company-backed pension system, meal card, commute compensation, work-from-home support, and a paid birthday off.
Happier Weekdays: We offer flexible working hours, including a remote working option. Enjoy online events, guest speakers, office refreshments, a meeting-light culture, and many more perks to enhance your weekdays.
Never Stop Learning: We support learning and development programs for almost anything. Additionally, we provide access to leading online e-learning platforms like Udemy and various libraries.
Community & Socials: We are a tight-knit community that loves gathering together. Our social activities include happy hours, workshops, a New Year party, breakfast & lunch get-togethers, movie nights, and our Summer Festival.
Open Culture: We maintain a flat organizational structure with a culture of direct and open communication. We value Commencers’ voices and address any suggestions and questions you may have.
About Commencis
Join us in paving the way for a thriving digital society!
Commencis has more than two decades of expertise in the world of experience design, software engineering and cloud technologies. Our products and solutions are used by leading brands in financial services, insurance, airlines and retail in more than 20 countries.
We help our clients around the globe to commence their next evolution and pave the way for a thriving digital society. We love discovering what’s next. We value collaboration, curiosity, and an open mindset at work.
If you share the same passion with our fellow Commencers, then let us unleash your world-class potential!
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
