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[Remote] SQL Database Administrator

Remote Full-time Now Hiring

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pacer Group is seeking an Aurora PostgreSQL Database Administrator for a contract role supporting Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL environments. The role focuses on database modernization and migration, including schema assessment, AWS DMS configuration, migration testing, data reconciliation, performance testing, and PostgreSQL tuning.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute end-to-end database migrations to Aurora PostgreSQL
  • Assess schemas, dependencies, data volumes, compatibility gaps, and migration risks
  • Configure and troubleshoot AWS DMS Full Load and CDC
  • Perform schema, SQL, procedure, trigger, index, and data-type conversions
  • Conduct migration testing, data reconciliation, performance testing and cutover rehearsals
  • Tune SQL queries, indexes, execution plans, statistics and PostgreSQL configuration

Skills

  • Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL
  • AWS DMS
  • AWS SCT / DMS Schema Conversion
  • Python / Bash / Shell / SQL
  • Automated database deployment and validation

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k)

Company Overview

  • Pacer Group is workforce Solutions company with operations in 14 countries and providing workforce to over 150 of the fortune 500 companies. It was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://thepacer.com/.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Pacer Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 8 in 2025, 2 in 2024. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.