Cloud Database Engineer

Summary

Join Experian, a world-leading information services company, as a Cloud Database Engineer. You will leverage your DevOps and automation skills to set up and maintain cloud services, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role involves working with cloud-based databases (AWS RDS, Aurora Postgres, MySQL), DevOps tools (Terraform, Ansible, Python), and contributing to next-generation product development. You will support product development processes, focusing on maintenance and enhancement to ensure software deliverables and strengthen customer relationships. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and 5+ years of experience in cloud services and DevOps. This is a permanent, home-based role in Costa Rica.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent
• 5 years of experience on cloud services, specially AWS
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps and Automation. Experienced with tools like Bitbucket, Jenkins, Terraform, Confluence, Ansible, Python, and cloud-based databases (AWS RDS, Aurora Postgres, MySQL, Oracle)
• Have built, automated, and upgraded multiple enterprise level cloud-based databases deployments
• Experience engaging with users at all levels
• Experience working in a team that delivers a high availability service
• Understanding of the business strategy and use of back-office applications
• Experienced managing conflicting priorities
• Quick to learn and embrace change
• Knowledgeable in Agile development and deployment methodologies

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Architecture, applications, and Business Unit teams to automate, build, install, configure and maintain Database platforms following Cloud architectural specifications and other requirements
• Assess existing On-Prem Databases to develop a migration strategy to Cloud native solutions
• Create and maintain Terraform modules(Infrastructure as code) for provisioning and managing AWS Resources
• Deploy and manage cloud database resources using automation tools like Bitbucket, Jenkins, Ansible, Python, or similar
• Monitor cloud performance and cost, identify areas for optimization, and implement solutions to improve efficiency and reduce expenses
• Ensure the security of cloud environments by implementing best practices, managing access controls, conducting regular security assessments, and promptly addressing vulnerabilities through patching
• Diagnose and resolve cloud-related issues, including system outages, performance bottlenecks, and connectivity problems
• Maintain accurate documentation of cloud infrastructure, including configurations, procedures, and architecture diagrams
• Require on-call support of production systems on a rotation basis with other team members
• Collaborate with team members to exceed departmental standards
• Partner with other departments and divisions to identify process improvements, enhance standards, boost efficiency, and increase profitability

Preferred Qualifications

Adapt to multi-lingual and multicultural environment, additional language skills are a bonus

Benefits

• Medical, life and dental insurance
• Asociacion Solidarista
• International Share Save Plan
• Flex Work/Work from home
• Paid time off
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Education Reimbursement
• Family Bonding
• Bereavement Leave
• Referral Program