Experian is hiring a
Senior Manager

Summary

Join Experian's Platform Engineering Team as a Senior Manager of Databases to manage databases, lead migrations, and ensure security and performance. This critical role will collaborate with experienced DBAs and work on the Vice President of Data Cloud and Security Engineering team.

Requirements

• Bachelors or equivalent in Computer Science
• 10+ years of experience as a Database Administrator / Leader with a focus on AWS cloud database management
• Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, and scripting languages for automation (e.g., Python, Bash)
• Experience migrating databases from on-premises to cloud environments, especially with production workloads
• Demonstrated expertise in migrating Oracle databases to AWS RDS PostgreSQL using AWS DMS and SCT
• Experience with Terraform and infrastructure as code

Responsibilities

• Deliver the migration of on-premises Oracle databases to AWS RDS Aurora MySQL/PostgreSQL using AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) and Schema Conversion Tool (SCT)
• Manage AWS RDS PostgreSQL databases, ensuring high availability, performance, and security
• Resolve database performance issues, improve queries, and manage resource allocation to improve system performance
• Implement and enforce data security best practices, including access controls, encryption, and adherence to industry compliance standards
• Design and manage backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and support disaster recovery efforts
• Develop automation scripts using Terraform and manage deployment pipelines with Jenkins for database provisioning, scaling, and maintenance
• Work with development and operations teams to provide database support, troubleshooting, and technical guidance
• Maintain detailed documentation of database configurations and processes
• Stay current with AWS and database technologies, recommending optimizations

Benefits

• Great compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office
• Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays