TL;DR

Senior Database Administrator (System Engineering): Lead design, performance, and scalability of AWS-hosted PostgreSQL, MySQL, and DynamoDB systems with an accent on database reliability, zero-downtime deployments, and query optimization. Focus on architecting scalable, fault-tolerant database solutions, automating maintenance, and integrating observability with CI/CD pipelines.

Location: Hybrid role with 2 days per week onsite in Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Salary: $117,000 - $159,000

Company

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What you will do

Own and maintain AWS-hosted PostgreSQL, MySQL, and DynamoDB instances
Lead schema migration strategy and tooling for zero-downtime deployments
Automate database patching, upgrades, and backups
Optimize query performance, indexing, and configuration tuning
Troubleshoot production issues and advise developers on database access patterns
Architect scalable, fault-tolerant database solutions including replication and sharding

Requirements

Must have 6+ years of hands-on experience with PostgreSQL in production
Expertise with AWS database services (RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB)
Strong SQL performance tuning and execution plan analysis skills
Experience with schema migration tools and CI/CD integration
Familiarity with monitoring tools like Datadog, Prometheus, or CloudWatch

Nice to have

Experience with DynamoDB design principles, Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform), database security, and event-driven architectures

Culture & Benefits

Work in a mission-driven health tech company scaling data infrastructure
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a high-growth environment
Use modern cloud-native technologies
Supportive team valuing innovation and autonomy
Comprehensive rewards package including bonuses, stock awards, healthcare, and paid leave