Data Backup & Restore Engineer (Automation)

About the Role

The engineer has a basic technical orientation and acts in the role of the Cell Member. He has an agile and digital mindset that he always adapts to the current requirements using the appropriate development options. The engineer is used where his knowledge and experience is needed. It is therefore flexible in terms of use in different cells and chapters, even across cluster boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Taking over technical responsibility for products including technical documentation and governance topics
• Continuously improving the global standards and review the architecture to be in line with the bank’s strategy
• Very good knowledge of data backup and archiving technologies. Scope is Rubrik and Versity ScoutAM.
• Knowledge of Veritas NetBackup/Alta Data protection, Veritas Alta View / NetBackup IT Analytics is a plus.
• Recording of requirements, analysis, consulting, technical support regarding possible data backup solutions and coordination during implementation.
• Plan and deploy required backup and archiving capabilities and underlying hard-/software versions
• Development of customized solutions based on standardized data backup/archiving services and continuous development of implemented solution.
• Programming of scripts using REST API & GraphQL API to automate the system sequence
• Manage release and patch demand for the implemented data backup systems
• Identify optimization options in particular with regard to (high) availability, performance management, information flows, disaster recovery and security to ensure stable, very low-disruption operations
• Evaluation and analysis of system environments with regards to technical feasibility (PoC) as well as cost-effectiveness and efficiency in the form of TCO, business case and benchmarking (market comparison)
• Plan and control replacement and development activities in the data backup systems
• Analysis of existing and possible future DC-locations of the backup infrastructure along with conception and support of the technical implementation in the event of a change of location.
• Strong communication skills on all levels from customers to senior management
• Base understanding and experience in administration/monitoring of data backup and archiving products and of the ITIL ITSM processes
• Readiness for on-call and out of hours support

Required Skills

• Very good knowledge of the Python programming language
• Very good knowledge of implementing REST & GraphQL APIs. Advantage is the knowledge of the GraphQL API from Rubrik as well as the ServiceNow API
• Strong knowledge of Ansible
• Knowledge of the Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) is a plus
• DataBackup skills in enterprise environments, especially Rubrik and Versity ScoutAM. Knowledge of Veritas NetBackup is a plus
• Strong Ansible and Python programming skills
• Good knowledge of the use of Red Hat Linux and windows operating systems
• Very good ability to cooperate, high resilience and flexibility, especially with regards to agile working methods
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Self-initiative in the development of measures for technical improvements and problem solving
• Coordinate to solve complex disruptions in the data backup and archiving environment
• Solution orientation, personal engagement, activity, critical thinking and leadership mindset
• Advanced communication skills in English, spoken and written (German is an advantage)

What we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangement
• 21 days Annual Leave (Prorated)
• Medical Benefits for Employee, Spouse & Child
• Insurance Coverage
• Public Holiday in Lieu
• Flexible Spending Account
• EPF contribution rates will be increased after complete 3, 6, 10, and 14 years of service.
• A key role in shaping bank‑wide capacity management in a global organization
• Exposure to international stakeholders across Asia, Europe and America
• Office reachable by public transport
• Opportunities to drive conceptual work, influence strategy and work with modern tooling
• Professional development in a global banking group with strong focus on risk management and compliance