Design, develop, and maintain advanced backup and recovery solutions using tools such as Cohesity, AWS Backup, Azure backups, Commvault
Develop and implement automated solutions for backup and recovery processes to enhance efficiency and reduce manual intervention (preferably python, Ansible, PS, GitHub Actions)
Create and manage self-service features for customers to facilitate their own backup and recovery tasks, improving user experience and operational efficiency (API based using python, Ansible, PS, GitHub Actions)
Lead the optimisation of backup processes, ensuring data is backed up and available for recovery according to established schedules and policies
Monitor and troubleshoot complex backup and recovery operational blockers, addressing issues proactively and providing expert guidance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement comprehensive data protection strategies
Conduct regular testing of backup and recovery processes to ensure effectiveness, reliability, and compliance with industry standards
Work with product manager to define the product roadmap and own/run/participate in agile ceremonies
Maintain detailed documentation of backup configurations, processes, and procedures
Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies related to data protection and recovery and provide thought leadership within the organization.
Requirements
Minimum of 7 years of experience in backup and recovery engineering or a related field
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
Proven experience with backup solutions such as Cohesity, AWS backups, Azure backups, PPDM, RMAN, BRTools and familiarity with Commvault, Rubrik, and others
Extensive experience with CI/CD, automation tools specifically Ansible Tower, GitHub actions for backup and recovery processes
Extensive experience in scripting preferably python, PS and API based automations via Ansible, GitHub Actions
Experience with agile Frameworks using tools like Jira, Confluence as primary trackers for development, testing and deployment
Experience with scalable architectures for backup storage
Experience with Data Protection as a Service (DPaaS) solutions
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, specifically AWS and Azure, for backup and recovery solutions
In-depth experience with Dell Data Domain storage systems