Aurora DBA

Kenility - Miami, FL

Full-time

Miami, FL

About the position

The Aurora DBA at Kenility is responsible for managing and administering MySQL databases, particularly in an AWS Cloud environment using Amazon Aurora. This role requires a blend of technical expertise in database management and soft skills to collaborate effectively within a team of developers, engineers, and designers. The position emphasizes delivering high-quality products and involves working with various operating systems and DevOps tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer MySQL databases in an AWS Cloud environment.
• Ensure the performance, security, and availability of database systems.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize database queries and performance.
• Implement and maintain database backup and recovery strategies.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Participate in Agile development processes, including Scrum and Kanban.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, or a comparable qualification.
• Strong proficiency in MySQL database management and administration.
• Experience with AWS Cloud services, particularly Amazon Aurora.
• Familiarity with both Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of scripting languages, especially Python.
• Proficient in IT service management tools like Jira.
• Extensive experience with MySQL databases.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with MongoDB and Snowflake is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Experience with Spark is a plus.