Data Platforms Manager

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Job description

 

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Cloud Database Leader with strong DevOps and automation skills. The candidate is responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and optimizing cloud-based database solutions across the enterprise. This role leads a team of database engineers and works closely with architecture, development, DevOps, and App teams to ensure highly available, scalable, and cost‑efficient data platforms. The Cloud Database Lead will drive modernization efforts, including cloud migrations, automation, and adoption of best practices in data reliability and governance.

Cloud Database Engineering & Architecture

• Collaborate with Architecture, Application, and Business Unit teams to automate, build, install, configure, and maintain cloud database platforms in accordance with architectural guidelines and business requirements.
• Design, implement, and support highly available, scalable, and secure cloud database solutions on AWS, including:• Aurora (Postgres/MySQL)
• RDS Postgres/MySQL
• DMS (Database Migration Service)
• Schema Conversion Tool (SCT)
• KMS encryption

• Assess existing on-premises databases and develop strategies to migrate them to cloud-native solutions with minimal downtime.

DevOps & Automation

• Create and maintain Terraform modules (Infrastructure as Code) for provisioning and managing AWS resources.
• Develop and maintain automated database deployment pipelines using:• Bitbucket
• Jenkins
• Ansible
• Python
• or similar automation tools

• Architect CI/CD workflows that ensure consistent, repeatable, and error-free infrastructure deployments.

Operations, Monitoring & Optimization

• Monitor cloud performance, availability, and cost; identify optimization opportunities, and implement solutions to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.
• Diagnose and resolve cloud-related incidents, including system outages, performance bottlenecks, and connectivity issues across distributed systems.
• Maintain and enhance database observability, including log aggregation, metric dashboards, alerting policies, and capacity planning.

Security, Compliance & Governance

• Implement and enforce cloud security best practices, including IAM policies, access control, encryption, and network security configurations.
• Conduct regular security assessments, risk evaluations, and adhere to compliance standards.
• Ensure timely remediation of vulnerabilities through patching and configuration management.

Documentation & Support

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of cloud database infrastructure, including architecture diagrams, configurations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and runbooks.
• Participate in production on-call rotation and provide leadership through high-severity incidents.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of Database Engineers.
• Drive a culture of automation, continuous learning, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that enhance customer satisfaction and support business growth.

 

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications • 10+ years of experience in database engineering/administration, with 3+ years leading cloud database initiatives. • Hands-on expertise with AWS cloud databases: Aurora Postgres/MySQL, RDS, DMS, SCT. • Strong experience in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform. • Proficiency with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Bitbucket, Ansible. • Strong scripting abilities in Python. • Deep understanding of database performance tuning, HA/DR, replication, and security. • Experience with cloud monitoring and cost optimization. Preferred Qualifications • AWS certifications (AWS Database Specialty, Solutions Architect, SysOps, or DevOps Engineer). • Experience with containerized environments (EKS, ECS, Kubernetes). • Knowledge of cloud networking fundamentals. • Experience in product-based environments supporting high-volume applications. Soft Skills • Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities. • Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. • Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

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