21st April, 2025
Our client in Rochester, NY, is looking to hire a remote Database Administrator.
This is a fully-remote/full-time/long-term contract position
Hourly range based on experience: $60-$62/HR
Required Experience: - Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud engineering, with at least 3 years focused on database administration
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification or higher
- Demonstrated expertise with AWS database services, including RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, and Redshift
- Experience with database migration, replication, backup strategies, and disaster recovery in cloud environments
- Strong SQL skills and experience with performance tuning and query optimization
- Experience with database security best practices, including encryption, access controls, and monitoring
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation of database operations
- Experience working in a professional services or managed services delivery model
- Demonstrated ability to document complex technical solutions and create implementation plans
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex database issues
Preferred Experience: - AWS Database Specialty certification
- Azure certification (AZ-104, AZ-305, or equivalent)
- Experience with Azure database services, including Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and Synapse Analytics
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) for database provisioning
- Experience with database DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of containerized database solutions and orchestration platforms
- Experience with database monitoring tools and performance analytics
- Background in data architecture and modeling
- Experience with compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI) as they relate to database systems
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual based on race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.
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