Job Description

We are looking for an experienced engineer to drive the creation and management of our Cloud DevOps and DBaaS platform, ensuring it is highly scalable and efficient. This role will involve working closely with our infrastructure and architecture teams to implement best practices and innovative solutions, utilizing Kubernetes and cloud technologies like AWS, Azure, or GCP.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Responsible for designing, implementing, and managing DBaaS platforms within Kubernetes environments.
• Accountable for deploying and managing databases on Kubernetes, leveraging automation tools, YAML, and Helm.
• Oversees the management of various database systems, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and vector databases.
• Drives database performance tuning, upgrades, and patching to ensure optimal operation.
• Develops and maintains custom Kubernetes operators in Python for PostgreSQL and MongoDB, enabling self-service provisioning, vertical/horizontal scaling, automated failover, and backups.
• Implements and maintains high-availability patterns using technologies like Patroni, Percona Operators, and Ceph storage, ensuring 99.995% uptime for mission-critical workloads.
• Manages and maintains On-premises Kubernetes clusters, including Rancher and self-managed deployments.
• Designs and implements cloud resources on AWS, covering services such as EKS, RDS, EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, and CloudWatch.
• Configures and manages AWS networking components, including VPC, Subnetting, Routing, Cloud NAT, and Internet Gateway.
• Manages multiple AWS Organizations accounts, encompassing AWS Config, Service Control Policies (SCP), and Organizational Unit (OU) management.
• Oversees multi-account billing, savings plans, reserved instances, and credits, and configures governance reports.
• Develops and configures Python-based Lambda functions to meet specific requirements.
• Utilizes and manages Python for developing cloud-based solutions, employing frameworks like FastAPI and Boto3.
• Leads the design of DBaaS solutions, focusing on multi-tenancy, automated backups, PITR, scaling, and high availability.
• Configures and manages monitoring and logging solutions such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK, including alert notifications and log analysis.
• Supports business needs and solution architecture requirements from a database and infrastructure perspective.
• Automates deployments to streamline processes and reduce manual effort.
• Manages incidents, changes, and problems following ITIL-based ticketing processes.
• Participates in 24/7 hybrid cloud DevOps activities, providing continuous support.

Key Skills And Experience

Must-Have:

• Bachelor's degree in IT engineering or equivalent with relevant experience to Devops
• Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, Oracle, BCP and DR Drill and solutions, Patroni, Galera, PITR, Replica Sets.
• Cloud & IaC: AWS, IAM, Identity Centre, SAML, OIDC, LB, EC2, S3, Endpoints, Lambda, Networking, Kubernetes (K8s), Terraform, Ansible, Azure Entra ID, AWS Organizations, AWS Billing and Reporting.
• Kubernetes: Cloud Native/On-prem Kubernetes, daemon sets, replica set, PVC, PV.
• Programming: Python, Shell Scripting, PowerShell,
• DevOps & Tools: Git, SNOW, JIRA, Confluence, CloudWatch, Docker, AWS Cli, Rest APIs, JSON
• Operating Systems: Linux, Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL. Patch Management, Security Hardening
• Cloud Security: AWS inspector, Guard duty, Event hub, Security hub, Endpoint configuration.
• Networking: Routing, Subnets, VPC, Transit Gateway, VPN, Direct Connect, Ansible, Bash, & Git

Nice-To-Have:

• Deep understanding in Docker, Linux, Networking, Security (RBAC, PodSecurityPolicies, Vault), Agile/Scrum
• Design, Develop and maintain Terraform modules, Helm charts, and Ansible playbooks.
• Working experience in Deploying and managing Database on Kubernetes with automation tool, YAML, HELM.

About Us

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

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Our recruitment process

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .

About The Team

Some of our benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
• Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
• Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
• Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
• Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
• Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
• A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond