Senior Database Administrator (Remote)

As a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) / Aurora Specialist, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining database systems, particularly those utilizing Amazon Aurora. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the availability, performance, and security of the database infrastructure. This position requires a deep understanding of database management, optimization, and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues.

Location: NORAM

What You Will Do:

• Database Administration
• Create and manage database instances, clusters, and replicas.
• Perform routine database maintenance tasks, such as backups, restores, and updates.
• Monitor database performance and proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks and issues.
• Optimize database queries and indexing for improved performance.
• Security and Compliance
• Implement and enforce security policies and access controls to safeguard sensitive data.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Backup and Recovery:
• Develop and maintain database backup and recovery strategies.
• Test and document disaster recovery procedures to ensure data availability in case of failures.
• High Availability and Scaling
• Configure and manage database replication, failover, and clustering for high availability.
• Scale database resources to accommodate growing workloads.
• Performance Tuning
• Identify and resolve performance issues by analyzing query execution plans and database statistics.
• Optimize database schema and configurations for improved efficiency.
• Documentation and Training:
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, procedures, and best practices.
• Provide training and guidance to other team members on database-related tasks and technologies.
• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution:
• Investigate and resolve database-related incidents and outages in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to troubleshoot application-related database problems.
• Stay Current with Technology:
• Keep up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in database technologies, especially Amazon Aurora.

You’ll Succeed With:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a Database Administrator, with a focus on Amazon MySQL Aurora with 5+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in SQL and database query optimization.
• Strong understanding of database security, backup, and recovery procedures.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to Haves:

• Certifications in database technologies and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Certified Database - Specialty) is a plus.

Depending on your skills and experience, you can expect your annual compensation to be between $120,000 to $150,000

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