JOB TITLE: Lead/Manager Database Operations
DEPARTMENT: Hosting Operations
BUSINESS UNIT: Corporate

REPORTS TO: Director, Database Operations

DIRECT REPORTS: Yes

 

 

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a leader part of the global Operations team, the Lead/Manager of Database Operations will lead a team of architects and database administrators ensuring all database infrastructure successfully meet its business objectives.

 

 

RESPONSIBILITES:

Manage a team of database professionals to manage and maintenance all database systems. Provide guidance to database team on database structures and features. Create standard procedures to enhance scalability and performance of existing database architecture. Troubleshoot complex database issues in an accurate and timely manner. Maintain database disaster recovery procedures to ensure continuous availability and speedy recovery. Supervise installation, migration, and upgrade of databases. Ensure that the database is developed according to business requirements. Prepare reports on database scalability and capacity planning as needed. Identify and resolve database issues related to performance and capacity. Oversee day-to-day activities of database team. Develop best practices for performance and operational efficiency. Ensure database management and maintenance tasks are performed effectively. Conduct training programs for staff on database development and maintenance procedures. Perform regular audits to ensure data integrity and quality. Provide regular updates to management on database project status. Stay updated with new database technologies and analyze such technologies to bring into scope of existing infrastructure.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

12-14 years’ experience with database technology (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL) 5+ years of experience leading technical teams Expert in Oracle RAC/ASM/Active Data Guard/Golden Gate/OLTP & OLAP architecture Expert in backup backup technology such as RMAN/Rubrik/Data Domain Experience in running Oracle databases on RHEL/AIX/RDS/OCI/GCP Development experience in at least one object-oriented language (Python, Perl, Java, etc.) Data architecture and migration experience Experience leading data driven discussions & designing scalable data platforms and high availability. Leadership experience, initiating and driving projects. Presentation and communication skills. Advance degree in computer science or engineering.

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Participate in incident handling and off-hours/weekend maintenance activities, as necessary. General office environment and responsibilities requiring: Extensive use of the computer which involves viewing a monitor and keyboarding for most of the workday. Placing and receiving phone calls