Data Reliability Manager

The Manager Data Reliability Engineer will be accountable for designing, deploying, and managing our complex cloud-based data systems. You will lead efforts to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our data infrastructure, while mentoring and guiding junior team members.

Responsibilities:

• Leverage deep expertise in database management and optimisation to ensure high performance and reliability of our data systems.
• Identify bottlenecks and performance issues within data pipelines; optimise query performance, data access, and overall data processing.
• Design, deploy, and manage complex data systems in cloud environments (e. g., AWS, Azure, GCP) using tools such as Terraform and adhering to the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
• Develop and implement complex automation solutions using tools such as Jenkins and scripts to streamline data operations and enhance efficiency.
• Architect and manage enterprise HA and DR solutions to ensure business continuity and data availability.
• Expertly analyse and optimise database performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
• Ensure adherence to cloud security best practices and compliance standards, protecting sensitive data and systems.
• Manage complex incidents, troubleshoot issues, and implement effective solutions to maintain data integrity and system reliability.
• Demonstrate leadership skills, mentor junior team members, and foster a collaborative and communicative team environment.

Requirements:

• Leadership: Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Project Management: Proven experience in managing complex database projects.
• Database Management Systems: Expertise in one or more relational database management systems.
• Security and Compliance: In-depth knowledge of database security principles and compliance requirements.
• Performance Tuning: Advanced skills in monitoring and optimising database performance.
• Team Collaboration: Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and departments.
• Vendor Management: Experience in engaging with database technology vendors.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, especially in resolving complex database issues.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills for conveying technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strategic Planning: Ability to contribute to the development of the organisation's overall database strategy.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent with 8 - 11 years of hands-on experience in database management and optimisation on various relational databases, with PostgreSQL as a primary skill set.
• Experience in cloud database administration configuration, backup/restore, and replication, which are in the order of 10s of TB in size.
• Expertise in identifying and resolving performance issues within data pipelines.
• Experience in developing and implementing complex automation solutions using tools like Jenkins, Terraform and Python.
• Experience in architecting and managing high availability and disaster recovery solutions of databases in the cloud across regions.
• Expert in performance monitoring and optimisation of database systems.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance standards.
• Extensive experience in managing complex incidents and troubleshooting.
• Should be able to solve problems, make sound decisions and use good judgement.
• Leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide junior team members.
• Experience with modern data processing tools and frameworks (e. g., Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Airflow, Debezium, etc. ) is a plus.