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Cloud Database Engineer

Derisk360

London

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GBP 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company in technology is seeking a Cloud Database Engineer to design and optimize cloud-based database systems. This full-time role focuses on ensuring performance and data security while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience and relevant cloud database certifications.

Qualifications

Experience with AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, and Google Cloud SQL.
Hands-on experience in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting SQL Server.
Knowledge in backup and disaster recovery strategies.

Responsibilities

Design and manage cloud-based database systems ensuring performance and security.
Optimize database performance, including indexing and query tuning.
Collaborate with teams to align database solutions with business goals.

Skills

SQL monitoring and performance tools

MSSQL in HA environments

Data security

T-SQL performance tuning

Education

Relevant certifications in cloud database technologies

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Job Title: Cloud Database Engineer

Department: Technology

Employment Type: Full-time

Band: 2 - Individual Contributors

Location: London/Remote

Experience required 8+ years

Role Overview

The Cloud Database Engineer is responsible for designing, managing, and optimizing cloud-based database systems. The role ensures scalability, performance, and data security while supporting business-critical applications. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to align cloud database solutions with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain cloud-based database systems (primarily Microsoft SQL Server 2016 and above).
Ensure high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) strategies are in place and effectively implemented.
Optimize database performance, including indexing and query tuning.
Implement and maintain database security best practices, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
Monitor database performance using SQL monitoring and performance tools.
Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues with minimal downtime.
Support development teams by providing guidance on database architecture, best practices, and integration within CI/CD pipelines.
Conduct database audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.
Assist in the implementation of new projects and platform improvements.

Customer/Client Centricity

Ensure cloud database services meet client expectations for reliability, performance, and security.
Work proactively to troubleshoot and resolve client issues in cloud database environments.
Collaborate with stakeholders to align cloud database solutions with business needs and operational goals.

Data & Reporting

Gather and analyze performance metrics, resource usage, and incident data.
Produce regular reports highlighting database performance, cost management, and optimization opportunities.
Ensure data accuracy in reporting to support strategic decision-making.

Industry Knowledge

Stay updated with the latest cloud database technologies, trends, and best practices.
Apply knowledge of AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, and Google Cloud SQL to improve data management and retrieval efficiency.
Align cloud database strategies with modern industry practices and innovations.

Innovation & Design

Contribute to the design and optimization of cloud database architectures.
Suggest improvements to enhance database performance, security, and scalability.
Implement innovative cloud database solutions to optimize business operations and customer experiences.

Planning & Prioritization

Prioritize database tasks, such as updates, patches, and incident responses.
Plan and allocate cloud database resources efficiently, ensuring high-priority issues are addressed promptly.
Coordinate database deployments and updates with cross-functional teams to minimize service disruptions.

Product Knowledge

Maintain a detailed understanding of cloud-based database products and technologies.
Familiarity with database architectures and cloud solutions supporting scalability and reliability.

Quality & Controls

Conduct audits to ensure compliance with security, performance, and industry best practices.
Implement quality control measures for cloud databases to maintain optimal performance.
Ensure cloud database solutions adhere to organizational standards.

Strategic Impact

Align cloud database strategies with the organization's broader business objectives.
Optimize cloud database resources to improve cost-efficiency and performance.
Contribute to organizational scalability and agility through efficient cloud database management.

Skills & Experience Required

Technical Skills:

Experience with SQL monitoring and performance tools.
Hands-on experience in installing, scaling, and maintaining MSSQL in HA environments.
Expertise in securing and safeguarding sensitive data while maintaining referential integrity.
Strong knowledge of backup and disaster recovery strategies.
Proficiency in T-SQL performance tuning for high-throughput environments.

Soft Skills:

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Passion for technology and continuous learning.
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.

Experience:

Proven experience in installation, performance monitoring, security, high availability, and backups.
Experience working with development life cycle models, including CI/CD pipelines.

Professional Qualifications:

Relevant certifications in cloud database technologies (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) are a plus.

Leadership Responsibilities

Developing Skills: Seek opportunities for continuous learning and support others in their development.
Fostering Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with colleagues across teams.
Communicating with Impact: Deliver clear and concise communication using appropriate channels.
Delivering Results: Set and manage personal goals to achieve success in the role.

Values & Core Behaviours

Own it and Deliver: Take responsibility for personal performance and role success.
Collaborate Purposefully: Build trusted relationships and contribute to collective success.
Think Differently: Ask questions, challenge processes, and seek improvements.
Act Courageously: Step outside comfort zones and embrace change for growth.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Information Services

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