Jsr Tech Consulting - Newark, NJ
posted 3 months ago
As an AWS Cloud Database Administrator and Infrastructure as Code Developer, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality database administration services to Application and Development Teams within a major financial firm. This long-term contract-to-hire position requires you to work in a hybrid model, spending 2-3 days per week in Newark. Your primary responsibilities will include the provisioning, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of various databases such as Amazon Redshift, Aurora PostgreSQL, and DocumentDB. You will utilize CloudFormation Templates and Terraform to ensure that these databases are set up and maintained according to best practices and organizational requirements. In this role, you will collaborate closely with IT teams to assess the existing database infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and implement effective solutions that enhance performance and reliability. A deep understanding of database concepts, particularly in Amazon Redshift, DocumentDB, and Aurora PostgreSQL, is essential. You will be expected to develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to safeguard critical data and minimize downtime, as well as optimize database performance through query tuning, index optimization, and schema refinement. Your technical expertise will also extend to providing support and troubleshooting assistance for database-related issues and incidents. You will be responsible for developing high availability and disaster recovery solutions, ensuring that the databases are resilient and can recover quickly from failures. Additionally, you will document database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps to facilitate knowledge sharing and future reference. The use of CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins will be integral to your role, enabling you to provision databases and develop solutions that empower developers with self-service capabilities.