Database Engineer (Senior/Lead) ID41867

AgileEngine, LLC; Argentina; A distancia; ARS 15.000.000 - 20.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading software development company in Argentina seeks an experienced Database Administrator. You will manage database migrations from AWS RDS to self-hosted solutions, ensuring data integrity and security. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in database administration, particularly with PostgreSQL and MySQL. Join a team that values growth and collaboration.

Servicios

People-first culture

Best Place to Work awards

Growth opportunities

Formación

• 5+ years of experience with database administration and migrations.
• Expert-level knowledge of PostgreSQL/MySQL.
• Proven experience migrating from AWS RDS to self-hosted solutions.

Responsabilidades

• Audit current RDS setup and define migration strategy.
• Configure self-hosted DB servers and implement security measures.
• Execute zero-downtime migration and verify data integrity.

Conocimientos

Database administration

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Linux system administration

Disaster recovery solutions

Infrastructure as Code

Upper-Intermediate English

Herramientas

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

Zabbix

Descripción del empleo

What you will do

• Plan & Assess: Audit current RDS setup, run cost analysis, define migration strategy, risk plan, and infra requirements;
• Build & Secure: Configure self-hosted DB servers, implement HA clustering/replication, harden security, and deploy monitoring/alerting with automated backups;
• Migrate & Validate: Execute zero-downtime migration, update app connections, verify data integrity, benchmark performance, and maintain rollback options;
• Document & Transfer: Deliver runbooks, dashboards, maintenance schedules, and conduct knowledge-transfer sessions with internal teams;
• Maintain & Support: Provide ongoing optimization, backup/DR validation, and performance monitoring post-migration.

Must haves

• 5+ years of experience with database administration and migrations;
• Expert-level knowledge of PostgreSQL/MySQL;
• Proven experience migrating from AWS RDS to self-hosted solutions;
• Strong Linux system administration skills;
• Experience with database clustering and replication (e.g., RDS, Aurora, PostgreSQL, MySQL);
• Proficiency in backup and disaster recovery solutions;
• Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform, Ansible, or similar);
• Upper-Intermediate English level.

Nice to haves

• Previous cost optimization projects with documented savings;
• Experience with database performance tuning and optimization;
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes);
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix);
• AWS to on-premises migration experience;
• Database security and compliance best practices.

AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.

If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you! :)