You are an experienced DBA with 8+ years of experience and a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
Proven experience as a Database Administrator managing AWS Aurora MySQL and MySQL databases in production environments.
Strong understanding of database security principles and best practices.
Proficiency in database performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting.
Hands-on experience with database backup and recovery procedures, including point-in-time recovery and failover.
Experience with OLAP reporting database or NoSQL columnar databases and organizing data optimized for reporting.
Familiarity with AWS cloud services, including EC2, RDS, S3, and IAM.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
AWS Certification(s) is a plus.
Experience with other database systems such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL Server is desirable.
What You Will Do:
Install, configure, and manage AWS Aurora MySQL and MySQL database systems.
Monitor and optimize database performance, ensuring efficient query execution and resource utilization.
Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, including performance bottlenecks, connectivity problems, and data corruption.
Collaborate with software developers and system administrators to design and deploy database solutions that meet business requirements.
Implement and enforce database security best practices, including user access controls, encryption, and auditing.
Perform database schema design, modification, and optimization to support application development and data analytics.
Develop and maintain documentation, including standard operating procedures, technical specifications, and system diagrams.
Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in database administration, cloud computing, and data management.
Participate in on-call rotation and respond to database emergencies outside of regular business hours as needed.
