[Remote] Lead Database Administrator
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EPAM Systems is seeking a Lead Database Administrator to oversee the performance, security, and reliability of critical databases in multi-cloud environments. In this role, you will design, deploy, and manage database systems that are integral to the success of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Set up, configure, and update MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, and Oracle databases
- Track database performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement optimization techniques
- Develop and implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data availability and integrity
- Establish and maintain strong database security protocols, including user access controls and data protection measures
- Configure and manage replication, clustering, and high-availability database solutions
- Use scripting tools to automate routine database management tasks
- Diagnose and resolve database-related issues to maintain system stability and minimize disruptions
- Create and maintain documentation for database configurations, workflows, and procedures
- Work closely with DevOps and development teams to align database solutions with application and infrastructure needs
Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
- At least 5 years of professional experience in database management and integration, including a minimum of one year leading and managing technical teams
- Proficiency in administering MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, and Oracle databases
- Skills in scripting languages such as Shell or Python for automating database operations
- Expertise with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI for efficient deployment and integration workflows
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and Ansible for managing database infrastructure
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or the ELK stack for performance tracking and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of cloud-based database services, including AWS RDS, Azure Database, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Understanding of database security, replication, and high-availability strategies
- Strong English communication skills (B2+ level or higher), with experience in engaging with clients to gather requirements and provide updates
Benefits
- Career plan and real growth opportunities
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
- English classes with a certified teacher
- Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
- Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
- Flexible work schedule and dress code
- Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
- Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
- Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
- Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
- 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
- Grocery coupons
- 30 days December bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 12 vacations days
- Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
- Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills
- Health Coverage - up to four family members in a premiere health plan (choose from a couple of options)
- Life Insurance Plan - full-coverage life insurance plan via MetLife
- Medical Leave Coverage - covers 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days
- Visual Benefit - up to $200.000 COP for any visual health expenses
- Professional Growth Opportunities - a highly competitive and complete development process
- Stock Option Purchase Plan - purchase stock at a reduced price
- Additional Income - chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways
- Community Benefit - part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees
- Connectivity Bonus (25,000 ARS are paid with a salary receipt at the end of each month as a non-wages concept).
- Medicina Prepaga (It covers the collaborator and direct family group).
- Paternity Leave (Two additional days are added to what is established by law, total of 4 days).
- Discounts card.
- English Training (English lessons, twice per week).
- Training Program (Access to multiple customized training plans according to the needs of each role within the company).
- Marriage bonus (The company doubles the allowance established by law that ANSES offers).
- Referral Program (Referral bonus is paid when the referral of a collaborator joins the Company).
- External Agreements and Discounts.
- Vacations: 14 calendar days a year
- Improved medical coverage - supplementary health insurance program with the Company funding 100% of the monthly premium for participation
- Lunch Allowance - daily allowance of CLP $ 7,000 per working day
- Allowance for internet and electricity - allowance of CLP $15,000 per month
- National Holiday Bonus - bonus of CLP $86,646 in September
- Christmas Bonus - End of Year bonus of CLP $170,539, paid during December
- Are you open to relocation? - if you want to relocate to another country and there is a right project, they will assist you every step of the way
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