Database Administrator
Apply NowCompany: SmartFinancial, Inc.
Location: Newport Beach, CA 92660
Description:
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Database Administrator (DBA) with expertise in MySQL, PostgreSQL, and AWS to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of our databases. This role involves both strategic and operational tasks, ensuring our databases are scalable, reliable, and efficient.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Benefits
What We Offer:
If you are a detail-oriented and skilled Database Administrator with expertise in MySQL, PostgreSQL, and AWS, we encourage you to apply and join our innovative team.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Database Administrator (DBA) with expertise in MySQL, PostgreSQL, and AWS to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of our databases. This role involves both strategic and operational tasks, ensuring our databases are scalable, reliable, and efficient.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain MySQL and PostgreSQL databases across development, testing, and production environments.
- Design, implement, and manage database instances on AWS, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
- Perform database tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting to ensure efficient performance.
- Develop, implement, and maintain database backup and recovery procedures.
- Monitor database performance, conduct diagnostic activities, and implement changes to optimize performance.
- Ensure data integrity and security, implementing and managing appropriate access controls.
- Collaborate with developers to design and optimize database schemas and queries.
- Plan and implement database upgrades, migrations, and patches.
- Automate routine database administration tasks using scripting and automation tools.
- Stay updated with the latest database technologies and best practices to continually improve database management processes.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience as a Database Administrator or in a similar role.
- Strong experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL database management.
- Proficiency with AWS services, particularly RDS, EC2, S3, and IAM.
- Solid understanding of database design, indexing, and normalization.
- Experience with database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
- Familiarity with database monitoring and performance tuning tools.
- Knowledge of SQL scripting and database automation tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Database - Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
- Knowledge of data warehousing and ETL processes.
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or similar.
Benefits
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Flexible work arrangements.
If you are a detail-oriented and skilled Database Administrator with expertise in MySQL, PostgreSQL, and AWS, we encourage you to apply and join our innovative team.