Data Reliability Manager

The Manager Data Reliability Engineer will be accountable for designing, deploying, and managing our complex cloud-based data systems. You will lead efforts to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our data infrastructure, while mentoring and guiding junior team members.
Responsibilities:
Leverage deep expertise in database management and optimisation to ensure high performance and reliability of our data systems.
Identify bottlenecks and performance issues within data pipelines; optimise query performance, data access, and overall data processing.
Design, deploy, and manage complex data systems in cloud environments (e. g., AWS, Azure, GCP) using tools such as Terraform and adhering to the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
Develop and implement complex automation solutions using tools such as Jenkins and scripts to streamline data operations and enhance efficiency.
Architect and manage enterprise HA and DR solutions to ensure business continuity and data availability.
Expertly analyse and optimise database performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
Ensure adherence to cloud security best practices and compliance standards, protecting sensitive data and systems.
Manage complex incidents, troubleshoot issues, and implement effective solutions to maintain data integrity and system reliability.
Demonstrate leadership skills, mentor junior team members, and foster a collaborative and communicative team environment.
Requirements:
Leadership: Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
Project Management: Proven experience in managing complex database projects.
Database Management Systems: Expertise in one or more relational database management systems.
Security and Compliance: In-depth knowledge of database security principles and compliance requirements.
Performance Tuning: Advanced skills in monitoring and optimising database performance.
Team Collaboration: Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and departments.
Vendor Management: Experience in engaging with database technology vendors.
Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, especially in resolving complex database issues.
Communication: Excellent communication skills for conveying technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strategic Planning: Ability to contribute to the development of the organisation's overall database strategy.
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent with 8 - 11 years of hands-on experience in database management and optimisation on various relational databases, with PostgreSQL as a primary skill set.
Experience in cloud database administration configuration, backup/restore, and replication, which are in the order of 10s of TB in size.
Expertise in identifying and resolving performance issues within data pipelines.
Experience in developing and implementing complex automation solutions using tools like Jenkins, Terraform and Python.
Experience in architecting and managing high availability and disaster recovery solutions of databases in the cloud across regions.
Expert in performance monitoring and optimisation of database systems.
In-depth knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance standards.
Extensive experience in managing complex incidents and troubleshooting.
Should be able to solve problems, make sound decisions and use good judgement.
Leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide junior team members.
Experience with modern data processing tools and frameworks (e. g., Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Airflow, Debezium, etc. ) is a plus.

Experience
12-15 yrs