Cloud Data Operations Engineer

Kapitus is seeking highly skilled Database Operations (L3) to support and operate enterprise databases within the AWS RDS ecosystem. This role is responsible for hands on database operations, automation, performance optimization, and CI/CD integration, working closely with engineering teams and reporting into the Manager, Database Operations.

The ideal candidate is a strong individual contributor with deep technical expertise, capable of owning complex database environments and driving operational excellence.

What you will do:

• Manage and support AWS RDS databases (Aurora, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle) • Perform patching, upgrades, backup/recovery, and vulnerability remediation

• Execute performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning

• Provide L3 support, participate in on-call, and perform RCA

• Support data virtualization and masking using Delphix

• Build and manage infrastructure using Terraform / CloudFormation / CDK

• Integrate database deployments into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)

• Configure monitoring & alerts (CloudWatch, Datadog, etc.)

• Collaborate with engineering teams on database design and deployments

What we're looking for:

• 8–10 years of DBA experience with strong AWS RDS expertise

• Hands-on experience in patching, HA/DR, backup/recovery

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation/CDK)

• Experience with CI/CD for database deployments

• Strong SQL and performance tuning skills

• Scripting knowledge (Python/Bash/PowerShell)

• Must have AWS certifications

• Good to have Flyway/Liquibase

• Familiarity with DevOps/SRE practices

• Good to have Experience with Delphix

• Adhere to change management and other established processes and procedures

• Refine, automate, and advocate for automation, standardized processes, issue tracking, and process improvement

• Create and Maintain documentation as well as operational knowledge base.

Desired Additional Knowledge

• Understanding of Containers and Event driven technology

• Understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD, etc.

• Strong understanding of SDLC methodology

• Strong understanding of web technologies, including REST APIs

• Ability to automate various Database and Data Operations tasks using AI agents

• Ability to create IaaC templates using Terraform or Open Tofu Location: Chennai Shift Timings: 1.00 pm to 10.00 pm IST