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Data Reliability Engineer II

Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States

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Responsibilities

  • Proactively monitor PostgreSQL RDS instances for performance, availability, and resource utilization (CPU, memory, storage, connections) using established monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus).
  • Assist in identifying performance bottlenecks in PostgreSQL RDS. Apply basic performance tuning techniques like reviewing query execution plans, adding missing indexes, and recommending parameter adjustments.
  • Monitor the health and performance of Debezium and Kafka Connect connectors, identifying and troubleshooting basic issues related to data capture and delivery.
  • Monitor ETL workflows and data pipelines for errors, performance bottlenecks, and processing delays. Troubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure reliable and timely data movement.
  • Provide support for data related issues and participate in root cause analysis.
  • Monitor the execution of Apache Airflow DAGs, identify failed tasks, and troubleshooting and re-runs.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts and infrastructure as code (IAC) templates (e.g., using Crossplane, Terraform) to automate routine database tasks, deployments, and updates.
  • Participate in on-call rotations to respond to database-related incidents and perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
  • Assist in implementing and maintaining security best practices for cloud databases, including access controls, encryption, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Regularly audit and assess database security configurations.
  • Configure and manage database backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability in case of failures or data loss.
  • Analyse database query performance and collaborate with developers to optimize SQL queries and schemas.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the reliability, scalability, and performance of cloud databases.
  • Assist in the design and optimization of database schemas for cloud environments.

Skills

  • Familiarity with data pipeline concepts and technologies such as Debezium, Kafka Connect, and ETL frameworks.
  • Basic understanding of Amazon Redshift and S3.
  • Exposure to Apache Spark for data processing.
  • Basic understanding of Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration.
  • Strong SQL scripting skills for querying and basic data manipulation.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) is a plus.
  • Knowledge of database security best practices, including access controls, encryption, and compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
  • Having ‘AWS Certified Database - Specialty' certification is a plus.

Experience And Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 5-7 years of experience in database administration, with a focus on PostgreSQL.
  • 2-4 years of hands-on experience with PostgreSQL RDS.
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