Data Platforms Manager

We are looking for a Cloud Database Leader with strong DevOps and automation skills.

Cloud Database Engineering & Architecture

• Collaborate with Architecture, Application, and teams to automate, build, install, configure, and maintain cloud database platforms following architectural guidelines and requirements.
• Design, implement, and support available, scalable, and secure cloud database solutions on AWS, including:
  • Aurora (Postgres/MySQL)
  • RDS Postgres/MySQL
  • DMS (Database Migration Service)
  • Schema Conversion Tool (SCT)
  • KMS encryption
• Assess existing on-premises databases and develop strategies to migrate them to cloud-native solutions with minimal downtime.

DevOps & Automation

• Create and maintain Terraform modules (Infrastructure as Code) for provisioning and managing AWS resources.
• Develop and maintain automated database deployment pipelines using:
  • Bitbucket
  • Jenkins
  • Ansible
  • Python
  • or similar automation tools
• Architect CI/CD workflows that ensure consistent, repeatable, and error-free infrastructure deployments.

Operations, Monitoring & Optimization

• Monitor cloud performance, availability, and cost; identify optimization opportunities, and implement solutions to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.
• Diagnose and resolve cloud-related incidents, including system outages, performance bottlenecks, and connectivity issues across distributed systems.
• Maintain and enhance database observability, including log aggregation, metric dashboards, alerting policies, and capacity planning.

Security, Compliance & Governance

• Implement and enforce cloud security best practices, including IAM policies, access control, encryption, and network security configurations.
• Conduct regular security assessments, risk evaluations, and adhere to compliance standards.
• Ensure remediation of vulnerabilities through patching and configuration management.

Documentation & Support

• You will Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of cloud database infrastructure, including architecture diagrams, configurations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and runbooks.
• You will Participate in production on-call rotation and provide leadership through high-severity incidents.

Team Leadership

• Lead and coach a team of Database Engineers.
• Drive a culture of automation, learning, collaboration.
• Coordinate with teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that enhance customer satisfaction and support business growth.

• Required Qualifications • 10+ years of experience in database engineering/administration, with 3+ years leading cloud database initiatives. • Hands-on expertise with AWS cloud databases: Aurora Postgres/MySQL, RDS, DMS, SCT. • Strong experience in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform. • Proficiency with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Bitbucket, Ansible. • Strong scripting abilities in Python. • Deep understanding of database performance tuning, HA/DR, replication, and security. • Experience with cloud monitoring and cost optimization.

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries. 

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