About this opportunity:
We are looking for a highly skilled Database Deployment Engineer to join our dynamic team focused on PostgreSQL database deployment, maintenance, and optimization. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing database deployments over different deployment variants (physical, virtual and cloud native) for Ericsson RAN Network Management Portfolio. This opportunity requires proficiency and minimum of 3+ years hands-on SW development experience in Python.
This is a hybrid position based at our Ireland Athlone Office (3 days at the office, 2 days at home). More information about Ericsson Athlone: VIDEO: Ericsson Athlone Careers: Join us at Ericsson Ireland
What you will do Database Deployment & Configuration:Install, configure, and deploy PostgreSQL databases across multiple environments and deployment variants.Implement robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.Automate deployment pipelines and ensure smooth integration of new systems into existing environments.Database Performance Tuning & Optimization:Monitor and optimize database performance by identifying bottlenecks, improving query efficiency, and tuning indexes.Ensure databases are designed to handle large-scale data loads and deliver optimal performance.Develop and maintain scripts and tools for database automation and monitoring.Security & Compliance:Ensure database security by applying best practices such as encryption, access control, and auditing.Implement and enforce compliance with organizational and industry data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).Conduct periodic security and vulnerability assessments.Collaboration & Support:Work closely with application and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless database integration.Provide support for database-related incidents, ensuring minimal downtime and data loss.Collaborate with architecture teams to ensure performance and availability requirements.Database Maintenance & Upgrades:Plan and execute database upgrades, patching, and migrations while minimizing disruptions to production services.Ensure data integrity during database updates and resolve any compatibility issues.Manage database replication, clustering, and scaling solutions.Documentation & Best Practices:Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for database deployment procedures, configuration settings, and troubleshooting guides.Implement and advocate for best practices in database management, deployment, and monitoring.The Skills you bring Have 3+ years of relevant hands-on development experience in Python. Experience in relational database administration, deployment, and optimization would be a big plus.Experience in SQL and query optimization.Strong understanding of architecture, including clusters, indices, and node management.Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD practices, particularly in database deployment pipelines.Strong understanding of Linux/Unix environments and scripting.Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve complex technical issues.Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Grafana, Kibana, Prometheus, or similar tools.Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure for database deployment.Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).Have the capability to perform at your best in team setting, working in multi-cultural and international environment.Bachelor/master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.Be proficient is English, written and spokenWhat do we offer?
• We support a hybrid workplace environment, 3/2 days office/home.
• A healthy work-life balance (flexible hours, maternity/paternity and parental leave).
• 27 days annual leave, family-friendly work environment!
• Multifaceted sports and social club which hosts many sporting (e.g. golf, football, swimming, tennis) and social (e.g. gaming, theatre, movie, nights out) activities.
• Expand your horizons in a rich multicultural environment and collaborate with colleagues from all over the globe.
• Clearly defined career paths improved with inhouse training and financial support for external study.
• Opportunities to travel around the world and work directly with our customers.
• Pension scheme, health insurance, company doctor, life cover and sick pay/income continuance plan. Tax saver commuter/bike to work scheme.
Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
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Primary country and city: Ireland (IE) || Athlone
Req ID: 755781