Cloud Data Base Administrator

Cloud DBA Initially 3-6 month daily rate contract North Dublin (Min 2 days per week onsite) We are seeking a Cloud DBA to provide administrative services for our client's cloud native databases deployed in Azure cloud. High level service deliverables Cloud DBA work under the guidelines of DBA Manager, collaborating with Cloud engineering, Digital Development, DevOps, Security and analytics team. Cloud DBA deliverables for cloud native databases include : Backup Process Implementation : Set up and automate database backups, and provide regular reports that backups are running and can be restored successfully. Disaster Recovery (DR) Plan : Create, document, and test a disaster recovery plan with clear recovery objectives and failover strategies. Share test resultsand update the plan as needed. Monitoring & Alerts Setup : Implement monitoring dashboards and alerting systems for database health, usage, and errors. Ensurealerts are actionable and regularly review them with stakeholders. Health Check Reports : Perform regular databasehealth checks (e.g.,performance, storage, backups, security) and deliver summarized health reports with recommendations. Code & Query Performance Optimization : Analyse and tune slow-running queries or code and provide before-and-after performance reports and suggestions to development teams. Security & Compliance Review : Audit database access,encryption, and compliance status. Deliver a security checklist and implement required changes. Provisioning and Scaling : Set up and adjust databaseresources as documentation of resource changes and recommendations for scaling. Support for DevOps& CI / CD : Enable automated database deployment and schema updates within CI / CD pipelines. Deliver tested migration scripts and rollback plans. Documentation & Knowledge Transfer : Maintain up-to-date documentation of processes and provide training or handover sessions for client internal teams. Continuous Improvement Suggestions : Regularly review and propose improvements in process, technology, or cost savings. 2. Technical Knowledge, Skills and Experience Our client require the Cloud DBA to have the following technical knowledge, skills and experiences to deliver the required service : Expected technical knowledge of resources engaged Proven experience as a Database Administrator (DBA) or Database developer in Azure cloud environment. Proficiency in SQL and experience with Azure SQL database management systems or similar such as like MySQL, PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB or NoSQL Hands on Experience with cloud-native database services (e.g., AzureSQL Database). Hands-on experience with SQL Code optimisations Strong experience with Azure Cloud Infrastructure and services Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC)tools like Terraform Knowledge of Agile, DevOps and CI / CD pipelines(Azure DevOps / Jira, GitHub Actions, etc.). Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools. Knowledge of security best practices Skills : MySQL, PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB or NoSQL