DBA AWS

Database Administrator (AWS Specialist)
Job Overview:
As a Database Administrator specializing in AWS, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining cloud-based and on-premises databases. This role involves ensuring database availability, performance, and security while collaborating with development and infrastructure teams to support business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Database Management: Install, configure, and manage relational and NoSQL databases, such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and Redshift on AWS.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze and improve database performance by optimizing queries and system configurations.
• Backup and Recovery: Implement robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies for databases.
• AWS Integration: Utilize AWS services like RDS, EC2, S3, Lambda, and CloudFormation to maintain database infrastructure.
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Monitor database health using tools like CloudWatch and third-party performance analyzers, troubleshooting issues promptly.
• Security and Compliance: Implement security measures such as encryption, access control, and monitoring to meet compliance requirements like GDPR or HIPAA.
• Automation and Scalability: Use automation tools to manage routine tasks and ensure database systems scale effectively to meet business demands.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Database Administrator with AWS cloud technologies.
• Proficiency in AWS tools such as RDS, DynamoDB, and CloudFormation.
• Strong skills in database query languages, including SQL.
• Experience with performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Familiarity with scripting languages like Python or Bash.
• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Database Specialty) are a plus.