Cloud Database Engineer

Company Description

Experian is the world’s leading global information services company. During life’s big moments — from buying a home or a car to sending a child to college to growing a business by connecting with new customers — we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence. We help individuals to take financial control and access financial services, businesses to make smarter decisions and thrive, lenders to lend more responsibly, and organizations to prevent identity fraud and crime.

We have 17,800 people operating across 44 countries, and every day we’re investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation to help all our clients maximize every opportunity. We are listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and are a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.

Learn more at www.experianplc.com or visit our global content hub at our global news blog for the latest news and insights from the Group

Experian is the world’s leading global information services company. During life’s big moments — from buying a home or a car to sending a child to college to growing a business by connecting with new customers — we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence. We help individuals to take financial control and access financial services, businesses to make smarter decisions and thrive, lenders to lend more responsibly, and organizations to prevent identity fraud and crime.

We have 17,800 people operating across 44 countries, and every day we’re investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation to help all our clients maximize every opportunity. We are listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and are a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.

Learn more at www.experianplc.com or visit our global content hub at our global news blog for the latest news and insights from the Group

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Cloud Database Engineer with strong DevOps and automation skills. The candidate will excel in setting up cloud services, monitoring systems, troubleshooting issues, and adhering to best practices for cloud architecture. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and leverage innovative technologies, including cloud-based databases (AWS RDS, Aurora Postgres, MySQL), DevOps tools, Terraform, Ansible, and Python, to develop next-generation products. You will support the product development process in alignment with the product roadmap, focusing on maintenance and enhancement to ensure high-quality software deliverables, strengthen customer relationships, and expand our customer base.

Responsibilities: 

Collaborate with Architecture, applications, and Business Unit teams to automate, build, install, configure, and maintain Database platforms in accordance with Cloud architectural specifications and business requirements

• Experience with cloud databases and related implementations, including high availability, disaster recovery, scalability, and extensibility. Proficiency with AWS Aurora/RDS (Postgres, MySQL, etc.), AWS Database Migration Service (DMS), Schema Conversion Tool (SCT), and KMS encryption
• Responsible for assessing existing On-Prem Databases to develop a migration strategy to Cloud native solutions.
• Create and maintain Terraform modules(Infrastructure as code) for provisioning and managing AWS Resources.
• Deploy and manage cloud database resources using automation tools like Bitbucket, Jenkins, Ansible, Python, or similar.
• Monitor cloud performance and cost, identify areas for optimization, and implement solutions to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.
• Ensure the security of cloud environments by implementing best practices, managing access controls, conducting regular security assessments, and promptly addressing vulnerabilities through patching.
• Diagnose and resolve cloud-related issues, including system outages, performance bottlenecks, and connectivity problems.
• Maintain accurate documentation of cloud infrastructure, including configurations, procedures, and architecture diagrams.
• Require on-call support of production systems on a rotation basis with other team members 

Teamwork 

• Collaborate with team members to meet and exceed departmental standards.
• Partner with other departments and divisions to identify process improvements, enhance standards, boost efficiency, and increase profitability.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree (in Computer Science or related field) or equivalent, and 5 years of related experience, especially on AWS cloud services.
• Knowledge (5+ years) with strong DevOps and automation skillsets like Bitbucket, Jenkins, Terraform, Confluence, Ansible, Python, and cloud-based databases (AWS RDS, Aurora Postgres, MySQL)
• Has built, automated, and upgraded multiple enterprise level cloud-based databases deployments. 
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast paced, team-oriented environment 
• Strong Analytical and Communication skills to communicate with business users at all levels 
• Experience of working in a team that delivers a high availability service. 
• Knowledge and understanding of the business strategy and use of back-office applications. 
• Ability to adapt to multi-lingual and multicultural environment, additional language skills are a bonus 
• Skilled in managing conflicting priorities effectively.
• Quick to learn, adapt, and embrace change.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Knowledgeable in Agile development and deployment methodologies.

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