Senior Aurora PostgreSQL Database Administrator

• As a Senior Aurora/PostgreSQL DBA, you will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and scaling our cloud-based database infrastructure. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring high availability, performance, and security across our AWS-hosted environments. 
• You will also be part of an international DBA team that manages a diverse portfolio of databases including Oracle, MySQL, and Snowflake, offering exposure to a wide range of technologies and global collaboration.

• Administer and maintain Amazon Aurora and PostgreSQL databases in production and development environments
• Design and implement database solutions that are scalable, secure, and highly available
• Monitor database performance and proactively address issues
• Automate routine tasks and improve operational efficiency
• Collaborate with DevOps and Engineering teams to support application development and deployment
• Ensure data integrity, backup, and disaster recovery strategies are in place
• Stay current with AWS services and best practices for database management

• 5+ years of experience as a PostgreSQL DBA, with at least 2 years working with Amazon Aurora
• Previous experience with AWS services and tools, including EC2, RDS, CloudWatch, IAM, and related infrastructure
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS-hosted database environments
• Proficiency in performance tuning, query optimization, and database security
• Experience with automation tools and scripting (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Python, Bash)
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Database – Specialty)
• Experience in a SaaS or enterprise software environment