Database Administrator

• Oversees daily operations of production, non-production and redundant database environments on the cloud and on-premises implementations
• Formulates policies, procedures, and standards relating to database management and monitors transaction activity and utilization
• Reviews database design and integration of systems and makes recommendations regarding enhancement and/or improvements
• Develops, manages and tests back-up and recovery plans ensuring that all procedures are functioning properly
• Maintains security and integrity controls over the databases
• Contributes to the development of a strategy for use of relational databases technology
• Advises organization leaders on database concepts and functional capabilities and recommends system changes to programming staff.
  

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business or related field and five (5) or more years of experience in related field; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience
• Database Certification (Postgres or Oracle) preferred
• Skill in AWS Glue and AWS Database Migration Service
• Strong SQL development skills across OLTP and analytical data platforms
• Skill in Amazon RDS and Amazon Aurora for PostgreSQL administration tasks
• General understanding of Amazon Redshift architecture and service model, including role-based access control, user/group management, and security permissions
• 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/analyze tuning, and parameter configuration
• Experience monitoring and troubleshooting PostgreSQL database performance, resource utilization, and availability
• Skill in AWS Lake Formation, data lake deployments and administration
• Ability to organize work for timely completion
• Ability to speak, write, read, and understand English
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Skill in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time

• 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