Senior Database Engineer with Google Cloud Platform (DBA)

Job Title: Senior Database Engineer with Google Cloud Platform (DBA)

Experience: 12+ Years
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Database Engineer with Google Cloud Platform (DBA) with a strong background in database performance optimization, fine-tuning, and advanced query development. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in database architecture, data storage optimization, and query performance improvement. This role requires a strategic thinker who can analyze database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement robust solutions to ensure scalability, high availability, and efficiency across enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain highly available and scalable database systems.
• Perform database fine-tuning and I/O performance optimization to ensure efficient data retrieval and storage.
• Analyze and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies for performance improvements.
• Understand complex database schemas and data models to support business logic and reporting needs.
• Monitor and manage database health, including capacity planning, backup/recovery, and security management.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless database integration and optimal performance.
• Develop and maintain database automation scripts for monitoring, maintenance, and deployments.
• Troubleshoot performance issues, identify root causes, and implement permanent fixes.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning, replication, and high availability configurations.
• Stay updated with the latest database technologies, tools, and best practices to continuously enhance system performance.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 12+ years of experience as a Database Administrator (DBA) in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise in database tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization.
• Hands-on experience with performance monitoring and troubleshooting tools (e.g., AWR, OEM, Query Store, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of database internals, schema design, and data modeling.
• Advanced proficiency in writing and debugging complex SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Experience with database backup, restore, replication, and clustering.
• Working knowledge of database security, auditing, and user management.
• Familiarity with both on-premise and cloud-based database environments (e.g., Google Cloud Platform Cloud SQL, Big Query
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• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with multiple database platforms (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Exposure to automation and scripting (Python, Shell, PowerShell, etc.).
• Experience in database migration and modernization initiatives.
• Certification in relevant database technologies (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator, etc.).