AWS Cloud DBA / AWS Aurora PostgreSQL DBA

Intento Analytics - Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Bethesda, MD

About the position

The AWS Cloud DBA / AWS Aurora PostgreSQL DBA role is focused on managing and optimizing database systems within the AWS environment, specifically utilizing PostgreSQL and related technologies. The position requires extensive experience in database administration, with a strong emphasis on cloud-based services and performance tuning. The DBA will be responsible for ensuring data security, high availability, and disaster recovery, while also leveraging analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve database issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 12+ years of experience in Database Administration.
• In-depth knowledge of database management systems, primarily AWS PostgreSQL, SQL, and MongoDB.
• Familiarity with database design principles, data normalization, and indexing techniques.
• Understanding of data security and access control principles.
• Experience in AWS RDS.
• Knowledge of cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS, SCT, and DMS).
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL replication, high availability, and disaster recovery mechanisms in AWS Cloud environment.
• Experience with PostgreSQL monitoring and performance tuning tools.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with writing complex queries and stored procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to troubleshoot database-related issues.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix operating systems and shell scripting.

Nice-to-haves

• PostgreSQL Certified Professional.
• AWS certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Database - Specialty)