TL;DR

Associate Database Administrator (Cloud): Designing, managing, and administering databases in cloud environments (AWS & Azure) with an accent on modernization initiatives, migrating databases to open-source and cloud platforms, and driving automation. Focus on ensuring 24x7 availability and optimal performance of critical database systems, implementing industry-standard processes, and collaborating with development teams.

Location: Hybrid work environment (USA)

Company

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What you will do

Ensure 24x7 availability and optimal performance of database systems (on-premises and cloud).
Implement and enforce industry-standard processes and policies in QA, DEV, and Production environments.
Collaborate with DBAs, Application Development, and other technical teams.
Support strategic direction for the organization’s database infrastructure.
Maintain service levels and departmental goals for timely problem resolution.
Oversee effective patch and upgrade management for database systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in database operations.
Proven expertise in SQL Server, SQL Managed Instance (SQLMI), and AWS RDS (Postgres).
Solid understanding and practical experience in implementing Disaster Recovery (DR) and High Availability (HA) architectures.
Prior experience in automation, performance tuning, and optimization of database systems.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team.

Nice to have

Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, GIT, Terraform, AWS DMS, AWS Lambda, and Azure Resource Manager.
Knowledge of NoSQL DB management.

Culture & Benefits

Competitive base salary and exceptional benefits.
Flexible and hybrid work environment.
Opportunities for rapid advancement and professional growth.
Inclusive teams and investment in strong leadership.
Great work culture.