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Sr. Cloud DBA

Phoenix, AZ 85032

Posted: 01/15/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Database Administrator Job Number: 24257 Workplace Type: Remote

Job Description

Compensation: DoE

Responsibilities
  • Administer, optimize, and support cloud-based databases, including Aurora RDS, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Aurora PostgreSQL on AWS, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability.
  • Design and implement infrastructure automation using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation for database deployment, configuration, and management.
  • Monitor and optimize database performance, identifying bottlenecks and troubleshooting complex database issues to ensure efficient query execution and system performance.
  • Develop, test, and maintain disaster recovery plans and backup strategies to ensure data integrity and minimize downtime during system failures.
  • Ensure databases meet security standards and best practices, including encryption, access controls, and compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Collaborate with development, operations, and DevOps teams to provide database-related guidance and mentorship and offer support for junior DBAs.

Requirements:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience managing cloud-based databases, particularly AWS Aurora RDS, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Aurora PostgreSQL.
  • Proven experience with infrastructure automation using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation for database instance deployment and management.
  • Strong proficiency in Python for automation, scripting, and database management tasks.
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (required); AWS Certified Database – Specialty (preferred).
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex database and cloud infrastructure issues in production environments.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

We look forward to reviewing your application. We encourage everyone to apply - even if every box isn’t checked for what you are looking for or what is required.

PDSINC, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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