Job Description
HUL has been a pioneer in the FMCG space for many decades now. One of the key differentiating factors which keeps it ahead of the curve is its investment in technology. With this role, the individual stands a chance to be in the driver’s seat to use technology to drive sales, while building a robust understanding of the consumer goods space. The technology we design, build, and deploy here, gives HUL the cutting edge to go to market with best-in-class products.
This position plays a pivotal role in strategy, design, delivery, and optimization of the CD platform, in close partnership with business and global teams. This is the best role at the intersection of business and technology and to understand product management. The Senior Analytics Engineer is a critical member of the data team.
Overview
We are in search of an accomplished and seasoned Database Lead with a minimum of 12-14 years of extensive experience in database design, management, and optimization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the database team, ensuring the efficiency and reliability of our database systems, and contributing to the overall data architecture and strategy of our organization.
Responsibilities
Technical Leadership:
- Provide technical leadership to the database team, guiding and mentoring team members.
- Define and enforce database development best practices, standards, and processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align database solutions with business objectives.
Database Design And Architecture
- Lead the design and implementation of database solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the overall data architecture and strategy.
Performance Optimization
- Optimize database performance through effective tuning, indexing, and query optimization.
- Implement and enforce best practices for data integrity, security, and availability.
Data Security And Compliance
- Ensure the security of sensitive data through the implementation of robust security measures.
- Stay abreast of industry regulations and compliance requirements, ensuring that database systems meet all necessary standards.
Team Collaboration
- Collaborate with development teams to understand data requirements and provide effective database solutions.
- Work closely with system administrators and IT teams to ensure seamless integration between databases and other systems.
Capacity Planning
- Conduct capacity planning and forecasting to anticipate future database growth and resource requirements.
- Implement strategies to scale database systems in response to increasing data volumes.
Disaster Recovery And Backup
- Develop and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery and backup strategies.
- Conduct regular testing of disaster recovery plans to ensure rapid and effective responses to potential data loss scenarios.