Cloud Database Administration Specialist

Job Description

We are FIS. Our technology powers the world’s economy and our teams bring innovation to life. We champion diversity to deliver the best products and solutions for our colleagues, clients and communities. If you’re ready to start learning, growing and making an impact with a career in fintech, we’d like to know: Are you FIS?

Role and Responsibilities 

FIS  is a leading innovator in financial technology, dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions to our clients. We are seeking a skilled Cloud Database Admin Specialist to join our dynamic digital data platform team and help us manage and optimize our cloud-based database systems for operations and analytics. 

 

Charter 

• Design, implement, and manage cloud-based database solutions using AWS technologies. 

• Monitor and maintain database performance, ensuring high availability and reliability. 

• Perform database tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting to resolve performance issues. 

• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions and drive product innovation. 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in development processes, code quality, performance optimization, and software architecture. 

• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in the data and analytics space, evaluate new technologies/tools, and make informed recommendations for adoption. 

• Participate in cross-functional meetings, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies to ensure alignment on project goals, timelines, and deliverables. 

• Champion a culture of innovation, creativity, and excellence within the data platform team, fostering collaboration and a positive work environment. 

• Act as a subject matter expert on data and analytics topics, provide technical guidance to stakeholders, and contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing efforts. 

 

Professional Qualifications 

• Strong preference for work on technology transition from on premise Oracle to cloud based data platforms on AWS 

• Strong knowledge of AWS services such as RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora, and Redshift. 

• Stay up-to-date with the latest AWS services and best practices for cloud database management. 

• Strong proficiency in standing up and running data and analytics tools such as Celebrus, Quantum Metrics, Tealium, etc. 

• Implement and manage database security measures, including encryption and access controls. 

• Develop and maintain backup and recovery strategies for cloud databases. 

• Familiarity with data modeling principles, design guidelines, and design techniques. 

• Demonstrated ability to innovate and leverage new technologies, tools, and techniques to solve complex technical challenges and improve development processes. 

• Experience with performance optimization, memory management, and debugging tools to ensure smooth and efficient operation. 

• Automate routine database tasks using AWS tools and scripting languages. 

• Experience developing engineering applications for a large corporation. 

• Provide support for database-related issues and incidents, ensuring timely resolution. 

• Current understanding of best practices regarding system security measures 

• Preferred degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or similar relevant field preferred 

• Deep understanding and commitment to software engineering principles and processes (e.g., Lean, Agile, DevOps) and continuous improvement through measurement. 

 

Personal Characteristics 

• Demonstrates judgment and flexibility; thinks about issues and develops solutions that thoughtfully take the broader context into account - positively deals with a shifting demand for time, priorities, and the rapid change of environments. 

• Takes an ownership approach to engineering and product outcomes. 

• Action-oriented self-starter who can set strategy and drive execution with a “roll up the sleeves” approach. 

• Excellent interpersonal communication, negotiation and influencing skills to work effectively with all stakeholders (internal & external), making information-based decisions. 

• Penchant for excellence, both personally and professionally, demonstrated by intellectual curiosity, record of accomplishment, and reputation; shows strong attention to detail and implementation of best practices with an inclination for continuous improvement. 

• Ability to quickly establish strong credibility with employees, business partners and external resources. 

• Embodies and delivers the firm's values and culture towards colleagues, clients, and communities: 

• Win as one team 

• Lead with integrity 

• Be the change

• What we offer you:
  A career at FIS is more than just a job. It’s the change to shape the future of fintech. At FIS, we offer you:
  
  • A voice in the future of fintech
  • Always-on learning and development
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities to give back
  • Competitive salary and benefits

FIS is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $131,290.00 - $220,600.00 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Privacy Statement

FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.

EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here

For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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