Platform RUN Database Engineer

The Platform Database RUN Engineer focuses on maintaining operational excellence, performance, and stability across core cloud and application platform databases. Reporting directly to the Platform Engineering or Platform Operations Team Lead, this role is responsible for day-to-day database administration, monitoring, maintenance, and support across critical software solutions.

Advantages
Professional Competencies:

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical mindset with the capacity to evaluate micro-level technical details alongside overarching platform architecture.

Adaptability & Drive: High level of flexibility, innovation, and a proactive approach to evolving business goals.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills suitable for technical collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Database Expansion & Selection: Prototype, evaluate, and implement new database technologies across platforms including SQL Server, AWS Aurora, MySQL, DB/2, and Oracle.

Architecture & Optimization: Participate in the design, development, and data model optimization of database solutions, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability.

Replication & Cross-Database Solutions: Implement and manage cross-database integration platforms using technologies like Oracle GoldenGate and equivalent data replication frameworks.

System Scripting & Operations: Leverage Linux/Unix administration, shell scripting, and core networking concepts to automate database operations and maintain environment stability.

Continuous Improvement & Documentation: Recommend platform optimizations and produce high-quality, clear technical documentation delivered on schedule.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with wider development and infrastructure project teams to troubleshoot challenges and deliver project objectives.

Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
Technical Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Database & Query Skills: Extensive background in database-centric software development with advanced SQL capabilities.

Data Modeling & Optimization: Proven expertise in Oracle data model optimization plus hands-on experience with at least one additional major database engine.

Data Replication: Hands-on experience with Oracle GoldenGate and similar real-time data replication tools.

OS & Networking: Strong background in Linux/Unix operating systems, shell scripting, and network architecture concepts.

Multi-Database Exposure: Practical knowledge of cross-database solutions and engine migrations.

Professional Competencies:

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical mindset with the capacity to evaluate micro-level technical details alongside overarching platform architecture.

Adaptability & Drive: High level of flexibility, innovation, and a proactive approach to evolving business goals.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills suitable for technical collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams.

Summary
Job Title: Platform Database RUN Engineer

Reports To: Platform Engineering Team Lead / Platform Operations Team Lead

The Platform Database RUN Engineer focuses on maintaining operational excellence, performance, and stability across core cloud and application platform databases. Reporting directly to the Platform Engineering or Platform Operations Team Lead, this role is responsible for day-to-day database administration, monitoring, maintenance, and support across critical software solutions.

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