Cloud Database Engineer

Job Title: Cloud Database Engineer

Department: Technology

Employment Type: Full-time

Band: 2 - Individual Contributors

Location: London/Remote

Role Overview

The Cloud Database Engineer is responsible for designing, managing, and optimizing cloud-based database systems. The role ensures scalability, performance, and data security while supporting business-critical applications. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to align cloud database solutions with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain cloud-based database systems (primarily Microsoft SQL Server 2016 and above).
• Ensure high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) strategies are in place and effectively implemented.
• Optimize database performance, including indexing and query tuning.
• Implement and maintain database security best practices, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Monitor database performance using SQL monitoring and performance tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues with minimal downtime.
• Support development teams by providing guidance on database architecture, best practices, and integration within CI/CD pipelines.
• Conduct database audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.
• Assist in the implementation of new projects and platform improvements.

Customer/Client Centricity

• Ensure cloud database services meet client expectations for reliability, performance, and security.
• Work proactively to troubleshoot and resolve client issues in cloud database environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align cloud database solutions with business needs and operational goals.

Data & Reporting

• Gather and analyze performance metrics, resource usage, and incident data.
• Produce regular reports highlighting database performance, cost management, and optimization opportunities.
• Ensure data accuracy in reporting to support strategic decision-making.

Industry Knowledge

• Stay updated with the latest cloud database technologies, trends, and best practices.
• Apply knowledge of AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, and Google Cloud SQL to improve data management and retrieval efficiency.
• Align cloud database strategies with modern industry practices and innovations.

Innovation & Design

• Contribute to the design and optimization of cloud database architectures.
• Suggest improvements to enhance database performance, security, and scalability.
• Implement innovative cloud database solutions to optimize business operations and customer experiences.

Planning & Prioritization

• Prioritize database tasks, such as updates, patches, and incident responses.
• Plan and allocate cloud database resources efficiently, ensuring high-priority issues are addressed promptly.
• Coordinate database deployments and updates with cross-functional teams to minimize service disruptions.

Product Knowledge

• Maintain a detailed understanding of cloud-based database products and technologies.
• Familiarity with database architectures and cloud solutions supporting scalability and reliability.

Quality & Controls

• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with security, performance, and industry best practices.
• Implement quality control measures for cloud databases to maintain optimal performance.
• Ensure cloud database solutions adhere to organizational standards.

Strategic Impact

• Align cloud database strategies with the organization's broader business objectives.
• Optimize cloud database resources to improve cost-efficiency and performance.
• Contribute to organizational scalability and agility through efficient cloud database management.

Skills & Experience Required

Technical Skills:

• Experience with SQL monitoring and performance tools.
• Hands-on experience in installing, scaling, and maintaining MSSQL in HA environments.
• Expertise in securing and safeguarding sensitive data while maintaining referential integrity.
• Strong knowledge of backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Proficiency in T-SQL performance tuning for high-throughput environments.

Soft Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Passion for technology and continuous learning.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.

Experience:

• Proven experience in installation, performance monitoring, security, high availability, and backups.
• Experience working with development life cycle models, including CI/CD pipelines.

Professional Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications in cloud database technologies (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) are a plus.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Developing Skills: Seek opportunities for continuous learning and support others in their development.
• Fostering Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with colleagues across teams.
• Communicating with Impact: Deliver clear and concise communication using appropriate channels.
• Delivering Results: Set and manage personal goals to achieve success in the role.

Values & Core Behaviours

• Own it and Deliver: Take responsibility for personal performance and role success.
• Collaborate Purposefully: Build trusted relationships and contribute to collective success.
• Think Differently: Ask questions, challenge processes, and seek improvements.
• Act Courageously: Step outside comfort zones and embrace change for growth.