[Remote] Database Administrator
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ARC-One Solutions is seeking a Database Administrator to oversee reliable, secure, and high-performing database services across cloud and on-premises environments. The role manages PostgreSQL, Amazon RDS, and Amazon Aurora environments; develops backup and recovery plans; supports migrations and integrations; and collaborates with technical stakeholders on database improvements.
Responsibilities
- Oversees daily operations of production, non-production, and redundant database environments across internal and customer environments
- Formulates and maintain database management policies, procedures, and standards, and monitor transaction activity and database utilization
- Reviews database designs and system integrations and recommend enhancements or improvements
- Develops, manages, and tests backup and recovery plans to confirm that procedures function properly
- Maintains database security and integrity controls. Installs, configures, upgrades, patches, monitors, and troubleshoots PostgreSQL database environments
- Optimizes PostgreSQL performance through query optimization, index strategy, vacuum and analyze tuning, and database parameter configuration
- Administers Amazon RDS and Amazon Aurora for PostgreSQL and supports database migration and data integration activities using AWS Database Migration Service and AWS Glue
- Monitors database performance, resource utilization, availability, and operational health, and take appropriate corrective action
- Collaborates effectively with architecture, engineering, security, and other stakeholders while organizing work for timely completion
- Flexible work hours in a fun collaborative environment
- Must have reliable internet connection at all times
- Must have the ability to travel, as needed for company meetings
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field from an accredited college or university and five or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and experience
- Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL database administration, including installation, configuration, upgrades, and patching
- Strong expertise in PostgreSQL performance tuning, including query optimization, index strategy, vacuum and analyze tuning, and parameter configuration
- Experience monitoring and troubleshooting PostgreSQL database performance, resource utilization, and availability
- Experience administering Amazon RDS and Amazon Aurora for PostgreSQL
- Strong SQL development skills across online transaction processing and analytical data platforms
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and to follow complex oral and written instructions
- Ability to organize work for timely completion and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships
- Experience with AWS Lake Formation and data lake deployment and administration
- General understanding of Amazon Redshift architecture and service model, including role-based access control, user and group management, and security permissions
- Experience with AWS Glue and AWS Database Migration Service
- Must have reliable internet connection at all times
- Must have the ability to travel, as needed for company meetings
- Database certification in PostgreSQL or Oracle preferred
Benefits
- Flexible work hours
- A fun collaborative environment
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