Automated Software Tester

Everforth Apex
San Francisco, CA, United States
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Confluence JIRA Information Systems Databases Data as a Services Relational Databases DevOps Disaster Recovery Monitoring of Systems Python (Programming Language) Network Security
+16 more
PostgreSQL MySQL Performance Tuning Scrum Methodology Shell Script Cloud Platform System System Availability Containerization Kubernetes Information Technology AWS Data Analytics Data Management Database Replication Terraform Docker Programming Languages

Job description

We are seeking a Platinum Engineer to lead the maintenance and optimization of our AWS data infrastructure. This role focuses on proactive improvements, regular maintenance, and ensuring the health and performance of our data platforms. The successful candidate will collaborate with internal teams to understand their platform needs and provide technical guidance., * Lead the maintenance and optimization of AWS data infrastructure, focusing on proactive improvements and regular maintenance.

  • Manage database platforms including Aurora PostgreSQL and MySQL, performing upgrades, rehydrations, and performance tuning.
  • Implement and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform for consistent and repeatable deployments.
  • Configure and manage AWS data services including DMS and Glue.
  • Design and implement monitoring and alerting systems to ensure platform health and performance.
  • Develop automation scripts and tools to improve operational efficiency.
  • Spearhead cloud cost optimization initiatives and implement FinOps best practices for the data platform.
  • Collaborate with internal teams including data engineers, analysts, and scientists.
  • Participate in on-call rotation to support critical platform issues.
  • Document platform architecture, operations procedures, and best practices.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience managing AWS infrastructure with a focus on data services.
  • Strong hands-on experience with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL and MySQL.
  • Experience with infrastructure as code, specifically Terraform.
  • Knowledge of AWS data services including DMS, Glue, and RDS/Aurora.
  • Solid understanding of database administration, including performance tuning and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with cloud cost management and FinOps practices.
  • Proficiency with Linux/Unix systems and shell scripting.
  • Experience with monitoring tools and implementing observability solutions.
  • Understanding of network security principles and best practices in cloud environments.
  • Bachelor in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field.
  • Experience using agile tools, including Jira, Jira Align, and Confluence.
  • Scrum and ScaledAgile experience., * AWS certifications (Data Engineer, Solutions Architect).
  • Experience with database replication and high availability configurations.
  • Knowledge of data modeling and schema design.
  • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Understanding of disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Knowledge of Python or other programming languages for automation.
  • PMI-ACP, CSM, SAFe, or equivalent certification.

About the company

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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