EIS Group, Ltd.
Senior Cloud Database Administrator (Remote)
Senior Cloud Database Administrator | EIS Group, Ltd. |Ireland
Description
Senior Cloud Database Administrator | EIS Group, Ltd. | Ireland
Description
Database Administrator is cooperating with other engineers: Cloud Engineers, CICD engineers, Developers, QAs, Cloud and Application Architects, Project Managers.
Key Responsibilities
- Database Management: Administer and maintain cloud-based database systems, including but not limited to AWS RDS, Azure PostgreSQL Flexible server, Azure SQL Managed instance, IBM Database, and Google Cloud SQL.
- Performance Tuning: Monitor database performance, analyze slow queries, suggest query optimizations, and optimize database performance using best practices on cloud based configurations for maximum efficiency and speed.
- Backup and Recovery: Implement and manage backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability.
- Security: Implement and enforce database security measures, including access controls, encryption, and vulnerability management.
- High Availability: Design and maintain high-availability and disaster recovery solutions using cloud provider services to ensure continuous database operations.
- Migration: Plan and execute database migrations to and from cloud environments with minimal downtime.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve database-related issues, including performance bottlenecks, connectivity problems, and data corruption.
- Automation: Develop and implement scripts and automation tools for routine database administration tasks.
- Collaboration: Work closely with development teams to support database-related application development, including schema design and query optimization.
- Documentation: Maintain up-to-date documentation of database configurations, procedures, and processes.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements related to database management and security.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Experience: 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator, with a focus on cloud-based databases and cloud platforms.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in managing databases on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure.
- Strong knowledge of database technologies (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server).
- Experience with performance tuning, backup/recovery, and security best practices.
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation.
- Experience with database migration and integration processes.
- Experience with Linux OS administration.
- Experience with DB replication, Disaster Recovery and Database load testing.
- Good understanding of internet routing protocols.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Certifications: Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Database – Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate) are highly desirable
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide support outside of regular business hours.
- Respond to critical incidents and service outages promptly and effectively.
- Work with the team to implement preventative measures and minimize downtime.
- Provide support for urgent issues that arise in the cloud infrastructure during on-call periods.
- Experience with non-SQL databases (Cassandra,Spark,Hadoop)
- Experience working with Docker
- Experience with AWS CLI and CloudFormation
- Knowledge of Big Data environments
- Hands-on skills in AWS & Azure infrastructures,
- Any IT/Clouds certifications
- Kubernetes system architecture
About EIS
EIS is an insurance software company that enables leading insurers to innovate and operate like a tech company: fast, simple, agile. Founded in 2008, EIS provides an open, flexible platform of core systems and digital solutions allowing insurers to accelerate and scale innovation, launch products faster, deliver new revenue channels, and create experiences the world will love. With thousands of APIs, the platform gives insurers the freedom to connect to a vast ecosystem of insurtech and emerging technologies. EIS powers premium growth for insurers in all lines of business worldwide. For more information visit EISGroup.com
After you submit your application for this job vacancy, your personal data will be processed according to the applicable data protection and privacy laws and will be stored in the HR unit of EIS. No personal data will be disclosed to third parties without your consent.
EIS does not use Artificial Intelligence tools or any Generative AI applications in the recruitment and hiring process as part of the screening, assessing or selection process.
At EIS we know that the diversity of our workforce is a strength. We consider for employment all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military or veteran status.
EIS does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party agencies and has no fee obligation.
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