Description

You architect, deploy, and manage enterprise-grade database solutions on Google Cloud.

This role is remote.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable database architectures using Cloud SQL, Spanner, Bigtable, and AlloyDB.
• Lead complex data migrations from on-premises or other clouds to Google Cloud using minimal-downtime strategies.
• Diagnose performance bottlenecks, optimize query execution plans, and manage indexing and connection pooling.
• Establish high availability and disaster recovery protocols, including replication and point-in-time recovery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical database solutions.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience with Google Cloud databases, specifically Cloud SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server), Spanner, Bigtable, and AlloyDB.
• Deep expertise in RDBMS platforms including PostgreSQL, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Practical experience with migration tools such as Google Cloud Database Migration Service (DMS), Ora2Pg, or CDC pipelines.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform for provisioning cloud database infrastructure.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or Go for automation and monitoring tasks.
• Ability to understand and modify database connectivity code in Java or Python.
• Knowledge of build systems, ORMs, and database libraries like JDBC, ODBC, and Hibernate.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Preferred Skills

• Professional Cloud Database Engineer certification.
• Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud environments, including migrations from AWS or Azure.
• Integration of database infrastructure with analytics workflows like Dataflow.

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree