Job Summary

This role provides expert operational leadership and technical direction for large-scale database environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance across MariaDB, Azure Cosmos DB, Cassandra, and Azure Cache for Redis platforms. The individual drives continuous improvement, mentors teams, and implements innovative solutions to meet demanding client SLAs and organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee database operations using Azure Cosmos DB, MariaDB, Cassandra, and Azure Cache for Redis, ensuring high availability, optimal performance, and adherence to client SLAs.
2. Lead incident and problem management activities for distributed databases, leveraging deep expertise in Big Database technologies to resolve critical issues and minimize downtime.
3. Mentor and guide operations teams in advanced troubleshooting, failover planning, and process automation using relevant database management tools and Azure services.
4. Drive continuous improvement by analyzing operational metrics, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing automation and new technologies for big data platforms.
5. Engage with clients to understand business requirements, translating them into operational strategies and actionable database solutions utilizing Azure Cosmos DB and related technologies.
6. Ensure robust change management, backup, and disaster recovery procedures across all supported database platforms.
7. Champion knowledge sharing, process documentation, and skills development within the support team to enhance operational maturity and innovation.

Skill Requirements

1. Excellent Understanding Of Distributed Database Architectures, Replication, Sharding, And HighAvailability Configurations.
2. Advanced Skills In Monitoring, Performance Tuning, And Automation Using Native Tools And Azure Services.
3. Strong Knowledge Of Incident, Problem, And Change Management Processes In It Operations.
4. Excellent Mentoring, Communication, And Leadership Skills.
5. Advanced Proficiency In Scripting For Automation (Powershell, Python, Or Similar) Within Database Environments.
6. InDepth Experience With Cloud Database Security, Compliance, And Backup Strategies.

Other Requirements

1. Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (recommended)
2. Azure Cosmos DB Developer Specialty certification (optional but valuable)
3. Certified Cassandra Administrator (optional but valuable