Senior Cloud Database Administrator

Job description :

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to join our Digital Engineering Solutions team. This individual will be part of the Development group, helping design and implement cloud-based solutions facilitating CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring that software development and operations teams work collaboratively. An ideal candidate will be a critical thinker, proactive, and highly interested in the application of new technologies and methods.

Key responsibilities :

- Take ownership of projects and work independently in a collaborative environment.

- Engage in project workshops, collaborating with stakeholders and software developers to design database schemas and data models.

- Establish security measures for safeguarding private data, including encryption and access controls, and conduct routine database audits.

- Consistently monitor database performance and identify bottlenecks.

- Develop and oversee a strategy for disaster recovery (DRM) to prevent data loss.

- Implement data governance procedures and ensure compliance with regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, or HIPAA.

- Manage and maintain databases, conduct routine maintenance, and ensure data availability and integrity.

- Collaborate with data analysts to provide well-structured data and insights for business intelligence.

- Support Azure SQL, NoSQL, and other database needs.

- Utilize programming skills such as SQL, Python, and PowerShell to interact with databases and incorporate them into applications.

- Conduct continuous R&D to provide the team with innovative database features and capabilities.

Skills and Abilities :

- Extensive DBA expertise in large-scale SQL Server settings, including Azure managed instance databases.

- Proficient in high- and low-level design (HLD and LLD), including ER diagrams, data models, and data pipeline flow.

- Proficient in database design, managing high-volume Azure SQL configurations, and performance optimization.

- Experience managing data warehouses, data lakes, and Databricks.

- Knowledge of Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTO).

- Proficiency with SQL, Python, PowerShell, and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps).

- Strong understanding of database security best practices and Azure cloud infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree.

- 5 years of related experience.

- Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Azure certifications (DP-300/DP-900).

- Bachelor's degree in software development, Engineering, or related industry.

Skills

SQL Server, Azure, Python, PowerShell, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, DBA, System Administration, OS Deployment, Cloud Administration