Job Description

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region. Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce. Our brand promise - Makes Work Life BetterTM- Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally. Location: Work is what you do, not where you go. For this role, we are open to remote work and can hire anywhere in India About The Opportunity Dayforce is a global leader in Human Capital Management technology. Simply put, we allow our customers to do the most complex things well (HR, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Workforce Management and Talent Management) and do them to scale. Makes Work Life Better™ is our brand promise, not only to our customers, but to our employees as well. Our flagship platform, Dayforce, helps leaders make smart decisions based on data, strategy and intelligence that create value and maximize productivity. We are seeking a talented Cloud Database Automation Engineer with a strong focus on database Infrastructure and process automation to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be crucial in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure solutions that support our database operations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop and enhance our database infrastructure, ensuring it meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and efficiency. What You’ll Get To Do Design and build Python/Powershell-based automation tools for database operations and data collection. Develop reusable frameworks and libraries for automated tools, testing, and monitoring. Leverage your knowledge of APIs and cloud SDKs to create intelligent, event-driven automation. Optimize database performance and implement self-healing systems using Python-based observability tools. Collaborate on defining and enforcing best practices in cloud-native database management and automated security compliance. Contribute to infrastructure as code (IaC) efforts using tools like Terraform, incorporating Python where applicable. Document workflows, scripts, and tools, and contribute to internal libraries and developer documentation. Stay updated with modern Python frameworks, cloud technologies, and DevOps best practices. Skills And Experience We Value Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of professional experience with Python, ideally in backend or automation-focused roles. Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, and Pythonic best practices. Experience with SQL and working knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, CosmosDB). Familiarity with FastAPI or similar Python web frameworks (preferred). Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Proficient with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud automation scripting. Exposure to IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation (bonus). Understanding of database performance tuning, indexing, and data modeling. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Certifications in Python, cloud platforms, or DevOps tools are a plus. What’s in it for you Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment. We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions. Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits. With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself. Fraudulent Recruiting Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Dayforce contacts will use an @dayforce.com or @Ceridian.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Dayforce employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here: https://www.dayforce.com/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud Show more Show less