Data Base Administrator

As a Senior Aurora/PostgreSQL DBA, you will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and scaling our cloud-based database infrastructure. You'll play a critical role in ensuring high availability, performance, and security across our AWS-hosted environments. You will also be part of an international DBA team that manages a diverse portfolio of databases, including Oracle, MySQL, and Snowflake, offering exposure to a wide range of technologies and global collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Amazon Aurora and PostgreSQL databases in production and development environments.
• Design and implement database solutions that are scalable, secure, and highly available.
• Monitor database performance and proactively address issues.
• Automate routine tasks and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to support application development and deployment.
• Ensure data integrity, backup, and disaster recovery strategies are in place.
• Stay current with AWS services and best practices for database management.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a PostgreSQL DBA, with at least 2 years working with Amazon Aurora.
• Previous experience with AWS services and tools, including EC2 RDS, CloudWatch, IAM, and related infrastructure.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS-hosted database environments.
• Proficiency in performance tuning, query optimization, and database security.
• Experience with automation tools and scripting (e. g., Terraform, Ansible, Python, Bash).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS certifications (e. g., AWS Certified Database - Specialty).
• Experience in a SaaS or enterprise software environment.