Manager Data Reliability Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Leverage deep expertise in database management and optimization to ensure high performance and reliability of our data systems.
• Identify bottlenecks and performance issues within data pipelines, optimize query performance, data access, and overall data processing.
• Design, deploy, and manage complex data systems in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) using tools such as Terraform and adhering to AWS well architected Framework.
• Develop and implement complex automation solutions using tools such as Jenkins and scripts to streamline data operations and enhance efficiency.
• Architect and manage enterprise HA and DR solutions to ensure business continuity and data availability.
• Expertly analyze and optimize database performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
• Ensure adherence to cloud security best practices and compliance standards, protecting sensitive data and systems.
• Manage complex incidents, troubleshoot issues, and implement effective solutions to maintain data integrity and system reliability.
• Demonstrate leadership skills, mentor junior team members, and foster a collaborative and communicative team environment.

Skills:

• Leadership: Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Project Management: Proven experience in managing complex database projects.
• Database Management Systems: Expertise in one or more relational database management systems.
• Security and Compliance: In-depth knowledge of database security principles and compliance requirements.
• Performance Tuning: Advanced skills in monitoring and optimizing database performance.
• Team Collaboration: Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and departments.
• Vendor Management: Experience in engaging with database technology vendors.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, especially in resolving complex database issues.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills for conveying technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strategic Planning: Ability to contribute to the development of the organization's overall database strategy.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent with 8 - 11 years of hands-on experience in database management and optimization on various relational databases with PostgreSQL as primary skillset.
• Experience in Cloud Databases administration - Configuration, Backup/Restore, replication which are in the order of 10s of TB in size. 
• Expertise in identifying and resolving performance issues within data pipelines.
• Experience in developing and implementing complex automation solutions using tools like Jenkins, Terraform & Python.
• Experience in architecting and managing high availability and disaster recovery solutions of Databases in the cloud across regions.
• Expert in performance monitoring and optimization of database systems.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance standards.
• Extensive experience in managing complex incidents and troubleshooting.
• Should be able to solve problems, make sound decisions and use good judgment. 
• Leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide junior team members.
• Experience with modern data processing tools and frameworks (e.g., Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Airflow, Debezium etc.) is a plus.