S&P Global - Associate Director - Database Engineering

About the Role : The Role : Associate Director, Database Engineering.The Team : We are looking for a highly self-motivated hands-on Database Engineer who would focus on our database infrastructures estate and tune database queries within our enterprise solutions division. He will manage and optimize SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL & MySQL databases hosted in AWS environments such as Amazon RDS, Amazon EC2, and Amazon Aurora. The role requires expertise in database performance tuning, security, and cloud-based best practices.The Impact : This is an excellent opportunity to join Enterprise Solutions as we transform and harmonize our infrastructure into a unified place while also developing your skills and furthering your career as we plan to power the markets of the future.What's in it for you : This is the place to hold your existing Database, Performance Tuning, Query Re-write & Data migration skills while having the chance to become exposed to fresh and divergent technologies (e.g. Starburst/ Snowflake)Responsibilities : The Database Administrator will manage and optimize SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL databases hosted in AWS environments such as Amazon RDS, Amazon EC2, and Amazon Aurora. The role requires expertise in database performance tuning, security, automation, and cloud-based best practices. The DBA will collaborate closely with architects, developers, system administrators, and DevOps teams to ensure efficient database integration with business applications. Willingness to work in night shifts as required for the roleDatabase Management & Maintenance :- Administer and maintain SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL & MySQL databases hosted on Amazon RDS and Amazon EC2.- Provide 24-7 support for our production databases.- Perform database installations, patching, and upgrades on AWS infrastructure.- Configure and manage multi-AZ deployments, Read Replicas, and Data Guard to ensure high availability.- Tune SQL Queries and stored procedures for optimal performance- Implement database partitioning, compression, and indexing strategies for performance optimization.- Maintain Performance Baselines and document tuning efforts and outcomes- Identify bottlenecks in queries, indexes, execution plans and overall database design - Proactively identify and resolve slow-running queries and blocking issuesApplication Support : - Work closely with developers to design and maintain optimized database schemas for SQL Server/ Oracle/My SQL/ Postgres- Support application teams in writing efficient queries, stored procedures, and functions.- Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, locking issues, and query deadlocks.- Assist developers in leveraging SQL Server Profiler, Oracle AWR, and AWS Performance Insights for tuning queries.Performance Tuning & Optimization : - Utilize AWS tools like CloudWatch, Performance Insights, and CloudTrail for proactive database monitoring.- Conduct execution plan analysis and implement query optimizations to improve response times.- Tune Oracle's Optimizer Statistics, SQL Profiles, and SQL Server's Query Store for enhanced performance.Data Integrity & Security : - Implement security best practices using AWS services like AWS KMS, IAM Roles, and Security Groups for database access control.- Manage encryption for data at rest and in transit using Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) for SQL Server and Oracle.- Ensure compliance with organizational and industry security standards.Backup & Recovery :- Design and implement automated backup strategies using AWS Backup and RDS Automated Snapshots.- Develop and test disaster recovery plans.Monitoring & Alerting : - Configure proactive alerts for performance issues, storage limits, and availability risks using CloudWatch and AWS SNS.Collaboration & Documentation :- Collaborate with developers, cloud architects, and DevOps teams to integrate database changes into CI/CD pipelines.- Document database architectures, configurations, backup strategies, and recovery plans.What We're Looking For : - Strong expertise in SQL Server 2016/2019/2022, Oracle 12c/19c, Postgres 15/16/17 & MySQL,- Hands-on experience with Amazon RDS, EC2-hosted databases, and AWS migration tools like AWS DMS.- Proficiency in writing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, PL/SQL /PGSQL/TSQL and performance tuning techniques.- Familiarity with cloud automation tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible, Python.- Strong understanding of database security, auditing, and encryption best practices.- Experience in PowerShell, T-SQL, PL/SQL, PGSQL - 16+ years of experience as DBA managing SQL Server, Oracle, Postgres & MySQL.- Experience with AWS database migration strategies and cloud performance tuning best practices. - Expertise in database design, data modelling, and schema development.Preferred Certifications : - AWS Certified Database - Specialty- AWS Certified Solution Architect (ref:hirist.tech)