Data Management Engineer

Key ResponsibilitiesDatabase & Data Platform ManagementAdminister and support GCP data platforms including Cloud SQL, BigQuery, Cloud Spanner, Firestore, and other data services as applicable.Monitor database health, performance, and capacity.Manage database configurations, upgrades, and patching activities.Ensure compliance with GCP best practices and data governance standards.Data Availability & IntegrityEnsure high availability of production and non-production data services.Implement and monitor replication, redundancy, and failover mechanisms.Perform regular data integrity checks and validation activities.Support data access control in coordination with IAM policies.Backup, Recovery & OptimizationDefine, implement, and maintain database backup strategies aligned with RPO and RTO requirements.Perform data restoration and recovery activities during incidents or planned requests.Conduct regular backup verification and restoration testing.Optimize database performance, query efficiency, and storage usage.Incident & Problem ManagementParticipate in incident response and resolution for data-related incidents.Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring data issues.Proactively identify risks related to data availability and performance.Coordinate with Cloud Engineers and Google Support when required.Monitoring & ReportingMonitor database alerts and logs using GCP monitoring tools.Produce periodic operational and performance reports.Provide recommendations for continuous improvement and optimization.Required Skills & QualificationsStrong experience in database administration and data platform operations.Hands-on experience with Google Cloud data services.Knowledge of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery methodologies.Understanding of data security, access control, and compliance principles.Familiarity with ITIL-based incident and problem management processes.Experience & Certifications (Preferred)Google Cloud certifications (e.g., Professional Data Engineer) are an advantage.#J-18808-Ljbffr