Database Admin

Key Skills:

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain databases across AWS, Aurora PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MySQL platforms
• Monitor database performance, implement tuning strategies, and apply patches and updates as needed
• Support database design, architecture, and optimization aligned with business requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues in coordination with development and DevOps teams
• Implement backup and recovery strategies to ensure data protection and business continuity
• Manage user roles, permissions, and access controls to enforce data security and compliance
• Plan and execute on-premise to cloud (AWS) database migrations, ensuring minimal downtime
• Utilize AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) for real-time and batch replication
• Perform regular system audits and housekeeping activities to maintain cost-effective database environments
• Use SQL and PL/SQL for querying, reporting, and migration activities
• Automate database tasks using scripts and tools to improve operational efficiency
• Maintain documentation, including standard operating procedures and change logs
• Ensure databases adhere to regulatory compliance, security protocols, and best practices
• Provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting for database environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate new database tools, protocols, and platforms

Experience with Snowflake and monitoring tools like Datadog is a strong advantage

Skills Required:

• Must-Have:

• Strong experience in

  AWS

  ,

  Aurora PostgreSQL

  , and

  Oracle

  database administration
• Solid understanding of

  SQL

  ,

  SQL tuning

  , and

  database performance optimization

• Hands-on experience with

  database migration

  , especially to AWS
• Knowledge of

  backup/recovery

  , security, and database access management

• Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with

  AWS DMS

  ,

  Snowflake

  , and

  Datadog

• Proficiency in

  automation scripting

  for database administration
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and cloud security standards

Education: