Database Analyst

About Apexon:

Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. We have been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation.

Apexon brings together distinct core competencies in AI, analytics, app development, cloud, commerce, CX, data, Dev Ops, IoT, mobile, quality engineering and UX, and our deep expertise in BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences to help businesses capitalize on the unlimited opportunities digital offers. Our reputation is built on a comprehensive suite of engineering services, a dedication to solving clients toughest technology problems, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital, Apexon now has a global presence of 15 offices (and 10 delivery centers) across four continents.

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Job Description Summary

Overview

• Provide world-class support and expertise for Mastercards Postgres database environments.
• Mastercards Database Architects set the direction for enterprise leadership by designing and building highly available, scalable, and efficient solutions that adhere to standards and security policies.
• Represent Mastercards Database Engineering team as a subject matter expert in EDB Postgres, Postgres Distributed (PGD), and AWS relational database services.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve efficiency and integrate technologies and platforms within the Postgres and related domains.
• Provide leadership and contribute to technology roadmaps supporting Mastercards vision for Postgres and other relational database technologies.
• Possess experience with data migration and integration across multiple systems.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Forward-thinking approach to infrastructure automation and scripting.
• Ability to work with global teams across multiple time zones.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and seek guidance when needed.
• Ability to understand application data requirements and recommend appropriate database solutions.
• Responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining EDB Postgres, PGD and AWS RDS database clusters to support large-scale platforms and applications.
• Create and manage fully functional database clusters across development, QA, and production environments, with experience in performance tuning.
• Review existing configurations and recommend improvements.
• Assist with planning and executing Postgres database upgrades and migrations.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support and maintenance for Postgres and AWS Aurora databases.
• Participate in production support and on-call rotations as needed.
• Collaborate with Postgres and cloud vendors and utilize their support channels.
• Develop and implement backup strategies, perform upgrades, and apply patches.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement optimized solutions.
• Design and execute data and database migrations to new hardware or platforms.
• Lead best practices and database solution strategies at Mastercard.
• Work with management to plan and implement new tools and data services.
• Represent Database Engineering in strategic planning and long-term direction.
• Support both internal and future cloud-managed Postgres systems, define best practices, and drive automation and innovation.
• Collaborate with multiple application teams and developers.
• Assist in defining long-term strategic goals for database development in alignment with stakeholders.

Education (Preferred)

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.

About You

• Experience in the design, maintenance, and administration of EDB Postgres, Postgres Distributed and AWS RDS.
• Deep understanding of EDB Postgres architecture and internals.
• Proficient in Postgre
  
  SQL installation and configuration, especially Postgre
  
  SQL Plus Advanced Server and Postgres Distributed from Enterprise
  
  DB.
• Skilled in Postgre
  
  SQL monitoring and alerting tools, particularly PEM.…