Overview of Role
Our client requires a Cloud Database Administrator (DBA) who will provide administrative services for cloud-native databases deployed in the Azure environment. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams such as Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Security, and Analytics to ensure database reliability, performance, security, and compliance. Ideally 3-5 years of experience as Cloud DBA required.
Role & Responsibilities
* Implement and automate database backup processes with regular reporting to ensure backups are dependable and restorable.
* Develop, document, and test disaster recovery plans with clear recovery objectives and failover strategies.
* Set up monitoring dashboards and alerting systems for database health, usage, and error monitoring.
* Conduct regular database health checks on performance, storage, backups, and security, providing summary reports and recommendations.
* Analyse and optimise slow-running queries or SQL code, delivering performance improvement reports.
* Perform security and compliance audits including database access and encryption, maintaining a security checklist and implementing necessary changes.
* Provision and scale database resources as needed, documenting changes and making scaling recommendations.
* Support DevOps and CI/CD processes by enabling automated database deployment and schema updates, providing tested migration and rollback scripts.
* Maintain up-to-date documentation and deliver knowledge transfer and training sessions for internal teams.
* Continuously review processes and technologies to propose improvements and cost-saving measures.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
* Proven experience as a Database Administrator or Database Developer in an Azure cloud environment.
* Expertise in SQL and experience managing Azure SQL databases or similar databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB, or NoSQL.
* Hands-on experience with cloud-native database services and SQL code optimisation.
* Solid knowledge of Azure Cloud Infrastructure and services.
* Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
* Experience working with Agile, DevOps methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jira, GitHub Actions).
* Strong critical thinking skills with diligence, excellent communication, and teamwork abilities.
* Knowledge of monitoring, observability tools, and security best practices.
Experience
* Ideally 3-5 years of experience as Cloud DBA required.
* Experience delivering database administrative services in Azure cloud environments.
* Skilled in backup/disaster recovery implementation, performance tuning, and capacity management.
* Proven collaboration with DevOps, Security, and development teams in Agile settings.
Education & Certifications
* Relevant degree or equivalent experience in IT, Computer Science, or related fields.
* Certifications in Azure, database administration, or cloud technologies preferred.
About Us
As Ireland's largest IT Solutions Provider with a growing global footprint, Ergo offers deep expertise across managed IT & hardware services, cloud, applications & software services, IT resourcing, and modern work solutions. Our recent technology awards reflect our commitment to delivering industry-leading IT solutions, highlighting our team's dedication and expertise.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Information Technology
* Industries: Technology, Information and Internet
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