Database Migration Specialist (Senior/Lead) ID41867

AgileEngine, LLC; Argentina; A distancia; ARS 53.733.000 - 94.033.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading software development firm in Argentina is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to manage migrations and optimizations. You will be responsible for migrating databases from AWS RDS to self-hosted solutions and ensuring ongoing performance. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, expertise in PostgreSQL/MySQL, and strong Linux skills. Join a people-first culture that values your growth and impact.

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 HA clustering.
• Execute zero-downtime migration and verify data integrity.

Conocimientos

Database administration

PostgreSQL/MySQL

Linux system administration

Backup and 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 software for Fortune 500 brands and 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! :)