Senior Business Analytics, Redshift Database Administrator(Snowflake), Bangalore India (Onsite)

Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Redshift Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team and play a crucial role in the deployment, maintenance, and optimization of our Amazon Redshift data warehouse infrastructure. As a Senior Redshift DBA, you will be responsible for ensuring the availability, security, performance, and scalability of our data warehouse environment. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and manage database solutions that meet our business needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Deployment and Configuration:-
* Lead the deployment of Amazon Redshift clusters, ensuring proper configuration, sizing, and setup based on project requirements.
* Manage data distribution and backup strategies to ensure data integrity and disaster recovery capabilities.
* Implement security measures, including access controls, encryption, and compliance with data protection regulations. Performance Optimization:
* Monitor and analyze the performance of Redshift clusters, identifying bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
* Implement performance tuning techniques, such as query optimization, indexing, and data distribution adjustments, to enhance query execution speed.
* Optimize Redshift data warehouse by implementing WLM Scalability and High Availability:
* Architect and implement solutions that allow for seamless scalability as data volumes grow.
* Configure and maintain Redshift clusters to ensure high availability and minimal downtime, implementing failover and backup strategies. Data Modeling and ETL:
* Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to design efficient data models that support business reporting and analytics needs.
* Assist in designing and optimizing ETL processes to ensure timely and accurate data loading. Automation and Monitoring:
* Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools for routine database administration tasks.
* Set up proactive monitoring and alerting systems to quickly identify and resolve performance or availability issues. Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:
* Maintain detailed documentation related to database architecture, configurations, and processes.
* Provide guidance and training to junior team members and other stakeholders to promote knowledge sharing and skill development. Collaboration and Communication:
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, analysts, and software developers, to align database solutions with business objectives.
* Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing updates on database performance, changes, and recommendations. User Management
* Create/ grant / maintain users and DB access

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
* Minimum 6-7 yrs of proven experience as a Redshift DBA, with in-depth knowledge of Amazon Redshift architecture, best practices, and performance tuning.
* Strong experience in database deployment, configuration, and maintenance.
* Proficiency in SQL and data modeling for analytical databases.
* Familiarity with ETL processes and data integration concepts.
* Solid scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, etc.).
* Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment is a plus.