Database Operations Lead

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in operational management of cloud-native database solutions, particularly Oracle RDS and Aurora PostgreSQL, combined with strong Infrastructure as Code practices using Terraform. This role requires both operational leadership and hands-on database operations skills to ensure maximum uptime, performance, and reliability of our critical data systems.

Job title Database Operations Lead
Work location - Irvine CA local candidates Hybrid

Mandatory skills Postgre, SQL, DBA, oracle

Minimum years of experience needed in the required skills- senior profiles more than 10 yrs

Minimum over all work experience required: 15Yrs

Domain - Finance

Complete job description Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Database Lead Operations to oversee the day-to-day operations, monitoring, and optimization of our enterprise database infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in operational management of cloud-native database solutions, particularly Oracle RDS and Aurora PostgreSQL, combined with strong Infrastructure as Code practices using Terraform. This role requires both operational leadership and hands-on database operations skills to ensure maximum uptime, performance, and reliability of our critical data systems.

Key Responsibilities
Database Operations Management
Oversee 24/7 operations of Oracle RDS and Aurora PostgreSQL production environments
Lead incident response and resolution for database-related issues and outages
Manage database performance monitoring, alerting, and proactive optimization
Coordinate database maintenance windows, patching, and upgrade operations

Infrastructure Operations
Operationalize Oracle RDS and Aurora PostgreSQL instances in AWS environments
Maintain and enhance Infrastructure as Code using Terraform for operational consistency
Execute and monitor automated backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures
Oversee database capacity planning, performance tuning, and cost optimization initiatives

Technical Leadership
Lead a team of database administrators and engineers
Mentor junior team members on database technologies and best practices
Collaborate with development teams on database design and optimization
Participate in architectural reviews and technical decision-making processes

Daily Operations & Performance
Ensure 99.9% uptime and optimal performance of all production database systems
Lead operational runbooks, standard operating procedures, and emergency response protocols
Manage real-time database monitoring, alerting systems, and performance dashboards
Coordinate with cross-functional teams during planned and unplanned maintenance activities
Execute database performance tuning, query optimization, and resource allocation

Security & Compliance
Implement database security best practices including encryption, access controls, and auditing
Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations and industry standards
Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability management
Manage database access controls and user provisioning

Required Qualifications
Technical Skills
7 years of experience in database operations and administration
3 years of leadership experience managing database operations teams
Expert-level operational knowledge of Oracle databases and Oracle RDS
Strong operational experience with Aurora PostgreSQL and PostgreSQL performance management
Proficiency with Terraform for operational Infrastructure as Code
Hands-on experience with AWS cloud database operations and monitoring
Proven track record in database performance tuning and operational optimization
Experience managing database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations

Core Competencies
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and leadership abilities
Experience with Agile development methodologies
Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments

Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Technical Skills
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Database Specialty)
Oracle certifications (OCP, OCM)
PostgreSQL certifications
Experience in working with Terraform code creation and deployments
Knowledge of database replication and clustering technologies
Experience with CI/CD pipelines for database deployments

Leadership & Process
Bachelors/Masters degree in relevant field
Experience with DevOps practices and tools
Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with monitoring tools (CloudWatch, DataDog)
Previous experience in similar industry verticals

Technology Stack
Primary Technologies
Oracle Database (11g, 12c, 19c, 21c)
Oracle RDS (Amazon Web Services)
Aurora PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL (versions 12 )
Terraform (version 1.0 )
AWS Cloud Platform

Supporting Technologies
AWS CLI and SDKs
Python or PowerShell scripting
Database monitoring and performance tools