The Company
Founded in 2009, Cubic Telecom has grown to become one of the leading providers of connectivity solutions and analytics services that help vehicle and IoT device manufacturers manage and grow revenue streams. Fast paced, smart, ambitious, and continually seeking new, ideas. That’s us, is it you? At Cubic you will find an environment filled with energy and collaboration, where we set out every day to improve not just the world, but ourselves and each other
Cubic is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic DevOps DBA, who is committed to their work, and capable of working in a fast paced, dynamic environment to join the DevOps team within the DevOps and Quality Assurance group.
This team supports the Cubic engineering teams by providing DevOps services and governance. In this role, you will assist in managing, maintaining, and optimizing our database systems to ensure high performance, availability, and security. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in database administration, in a DevOps Cloud environment. The successful candidate is expected to bring an open, collaborative and innovative approach to their work.
Key Responsibilities
- Implementing best-in-class Database principles and governance within the technology group working closely with the cross-functional engineering teams.
- Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of database systems (RBDMS and NoSQL DBs)
- Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal operation.
- Perform routine database backups and recovery procedures.
- Support database security by managing user access and permissions.
- Develop and maintain reusable database automation scripts and components with a variety of build and deployment automation tools implementations
- Assist in writing and optimizing SQL queries for application development teams.
- Collaborate with DBA Architects and engineers to design and implement database solutions
- Document database governance, processes, configurations, and best practices.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, computer/electronic
engineering, or related discipline.
- 2+ years’ experience in a DBA, DevOps or related engineering role.
- A self-starter with a proven ability to work independently, managing their own time and workload effectively.
- Experience with database monitoring tools and performance tuning.
- Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
- Exposure to cloud-based database solutions (e.g. Azure SQL, Cosmos DB).
- Familiarity with database backup and recovery tools.
- Is able to effectively communicate with leads and members of cross functional teams.
- Strong communications and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail
Desirable Skills
- Experience using Atlassian tools, e.g., Confluence, Jira
- Experience working with Cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS etc).
- Experience working in a lean engineering model, using Kanban.
- Working in an Agile development environment.
- Cloud-based certifications will be of benefit
- 25 days annual leave (pro-rated) + 2 company days
- Health Insurance
- Pension Contribution
- ESOP
- Death in Service Benefit
- Tax saver scheme
- Learning and Development Supports
- Career Development Opportunities
- Bits & Bobs days (paid half day every quarter to get your Bits & Bobs completed)
- Bike to work scheme
- Sports and Social Club
Cubic Telecom is an equal opportunities employer and committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Top Skills
What We Do
Cubic Telecom delivers innovative IoT connected software solutions to Automotive & Agriculture manufacturers. Its ecosystem of revenue-generating services combines real-time analytics with global connectivity in 190 countries, always aligned to regional regulatory requirements.
Its global connected software platform PACE is used by leading companies around the world including Audi, Kymeta, Volkswagen, CNH Industrial, Skoda, e.GO Mobile and Arrival.
