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Cloud database Engineer - II (MSSQL) Immediate joiner preferred

At Rackspace, we accelerate the value of the cloud during every phase of digital transformation.

Rackspace

Employee count: 5000+

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Job Description
Minimum 5+ yrs of relevant exp.
Shift - Should be ok to work in rotational shift.

Job Profile Summary

The Cloud Database Engineer Perform database engineering and administration activities including design, planning, configuration, monitoring, automation, self- serviceability, alerting, and space management, database backup and recovery. Plan computerized databases, including base definition, structure, documentation, long- range requirements, operational guidelines, and protection with a capacity to lead and advise on migration and modernization, discover, and execute workload migrations to Cloud (Azure/GCP).

Key Responsibilities List

Hand’s on with using cloud tech tools such as Azure Migrate, Data Migration Service, Azure ASR, GCP DMS, GCP Backup and Disaster Recovery Service
Migration from Oracle or/and Postgres to/from Other RDBMS platform for PaaS models like Azure Database, GCP Cloud SQL, Oracle@GCP.
Understanding Cloud basics and perform duties like security management, storage management, Backup Vaults, Key vaults, Server/DB Monitoring
Cost Optimization: Compute and workload analysis, License enhancements and features.
Proficient Skills from tech bucket (Oracle or/and PostgreSQL) for Architecture, Installation and Configuration, Performance Tuning, High Availability and Disaster Recovery, Monitoring and Troubleshooting

Knowledge List

Proficient Skills in SQL Server Installation and Configuration, Performance Tuning, High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HADR), Monitoring and Troubleshooting
Database Migrations and Upgrades: Experience in planning and executing database migrations and upgrades, including version compatibility, testing, and minimizing downtime.
Knowledge of deploying and managing databases in cloud platforms such as Azure Database or/and GCP Cloud SQL
SQL Server in the Cloud: Knowledge of deploying and managing SQL Server in cloud platforms such as Azure SQL Database and Amazon RDS.
SQL Server Best Practices: Familiarity with industry best practices for SQL Server administration, including configuration settings, maintenance tasks, and disaster recovery strategies.
Ability to communicate technical info and ideas so others will understand.
Ability to apply varying leadership skills and traits that create solutions and results to unexpected situations.

Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or a directly related field

Certifications List

Database Specialty Certifications in Azure/GCP.
Cloud Associate/Professional Certification

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Full Time

Experience level

Mid-level

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India +/- 0 hours

About Rackspace

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At Rackspace, we accelerate the value of the cloud during every phase of digital transformation. By managing apps, data, security, and multiple clouds, we are the best choice to help customers get to the cloud, innovate with new technologies, and maximize their IT investments. As a recognized Gartner Magic Quadrant leader, we are uniquely positioned to close the gap between the complex reality of today and the promise of tomorrow. Passionate about customer success, we provide unbiased expertise, based on proven results, across all the leading technologies. And across every interaction worldwide, we deliver Fanatical Experience TM — the best customer service experience in the industry. Rackspace has been honored by Fortune, Forbes, Glassdoor, and others as one of the best places to work.

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Life insurance

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Volunteer time

Paid time off to give your talents to others.

Disability insurance

Disability insurance so you don't have to worry.

Sabbaticals

Earned sabbatical program for learning, travel, and giving back.

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5000+ employees

Founded in

1998

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