Data Management Engineer

Key Responsibilities
Database & Data Platform Management

• Administer and support GCP data platforms including Cloud SQL, Big Query, 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.

• Ensure 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.

• Define, 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.

• Participate 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.

• Monitor database alerts and logs using GCP monitoring tools.
• Produce periodic operational and performance reports.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement and optimization.

• Strong 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.

• Google Cloud certifications (e.g.,
  Professional Data Engineer
  ) are an advantage.