Python Developer

About this opportunity

We are looking for a highly skilled Python Developer (Database Deployment) to join our dynamic team focused on PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch database deployment, maintenance, and optimization. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing database deployments over different deployment variants (physical, virtual and cloud native) for Ericsson RAN Network Management Portfolio.

This is a hybrid position based at our Ireland Athlone Office (3 days at the office, 2 days at home). More information about Ericsson Athlone: VIDEO: Ericsson Athlone Careers: Join us at Ericsson Ireland

What you will do

• Database Deployment & Configuration
  • Install, configure, and deploy databases across multiple environments and deployment variants.
  • Implement robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Automate deployment pipelines and ensure smooth integration of new systems into existing environments.
• Database Performance Tuning & Optimization
  • Monitor and optimize database performance by identifying bottlenecks, improving query efficiency, and tuning indexes.
  • Ensure databases are designed to handle large-scale data loads and deliver optimal performance.
  • Develop and maintain scripts and tools for database automation and monitoring.
• Security & Compliance
  • Ensure database security by applying best practices such as encryption, access control, and auditing.
  • Implement and enforce compliance with organizational and industry data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
  • Conduct periodic security and vulnerability assessments.
• Collaboration & Support
  • Work closely with application and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless database integration.
  • Provide support for database-related incidents, ensuring minimal downtime and data loss while demonstrating excellent troubleshooting skills.
  • Collaborate with architecture teams to ensure performance and availability requirements.
• Database Maintenance & Upgrades
  • Plan and execute database upgrades, patching, and migrations while minimizing disruptions to production services.
  • Ensure data integrity during database updates and resolve any compatibility issues.
  • Manage database replication, clustering, and scaling solutions.
• Documentation & Best Practices
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for database deployment procedures, configuration settings, and troubleshooting guides.
  • Implement and advocate for best practices in database management, deployment, and monitoring.

The Skills you bring

•    Have 3+ years of relevant hands-on development experience in Python and Python testing frameworks
•    Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
•    Strong understanding of Unix/Linux environments and bash scripting.
•    Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
•    Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
•    Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD practices (particularly in database deployment pipelines would be a plus)
•    Experience in relational database administration, deployment, and optimization would be a plus.
•    Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Grafana, Kibana, Prometheus, or similar tools would be a plus.
•    Have the capability to perform at your best in Agile team setting, working in multi-cultural and international environment.
•    Bachelor/master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
•    Be proficient in English, written and spoken.

What do we offer?

    • We support a hybrid workplace environment, 3/2 days office/home.
    • A healthy work-life balance (flexible hours, maternity/paternity and parental leave).
    • 27 days annual leave, family-friendly work environment!
    • Multifaceted sports and social club which hosts many sporting (e.g. golf, football, swimming, tennis) and social (e.g. gaming, theatre, movie, nights out) activities.
    • Expand your horizons in a rich multicultural environment and collaborate with colleagues from all over the globe.
    • Clearly defined career paths improved with inhouse training and financial support for external study.
    • Opportunities to travel around the world and work directly with our customers.
    • Pension scheme, health insurance, company doctor, life cover and sick pay/income continuance plan. Tax saver commuter/bike to work scheme.