CVS Health - Albany, NY
posted 4 months ago
As a Senior Database Automation Engineer on our Data Platform Engineering team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated solutions for managing and optimizing databases within an organization. This role combines expertise in Open Source (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB) and DB2 LUW database technologies, CI/CD pipelines, programming, and automation to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of database systems. This position is remote and can be based anywhere in the United States. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain automated solutions for Open Source and DB2 LUW database deployments, configuration, backup and recovery, monitoring, and performance tuning. You will collaborate with software development teams to integrate database automation processes into the software development cycle. Additionally, you will implement and maintain database automation frameworks, tools, and scripts to streamline database operations and enhance efficiency. You will identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within the database environment and propose innovative solutions. Troubleshooting and resolving database-related issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including system administrators, developers, and network engineers, will also be a key part of your responsibilities. Ensuring high availability and optimal performance of production databases through effective automation strategies and monitoring techniques is crucial. Regular performance analysis and capacity planning to optimize database resources will be part of your routine tasks. You will also document database automation processes, procedures, and configurations to ensure knowledge sharing and compliance with organizational standards. Keeping up to date with the latest industry trends and advancements in database automation technologies is essential for this role.