Remote LATAM DBA – AWS SQL Server & PostgreSQL Expert

ELITEBRAIN; Ciudad de México; A distancia; MXN 1.117.000 - 1.676.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ELITEBRAIN is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) for a 100% remote contract based in LATAM. The role focuses on administering, securing, monitoring, and optimizing production database infrastructure to ensure high availability and data integrity.

You will work with Microsoft SQL Server, Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL, and AWS services, with automation using Python/PowerShell and Terraform. The candidate should have 3–4 years of hands-on DBA experience, strong SQL optimization skills,

Formación

• 3–4 years of hands-on DBA experience in high-availability production environments.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL.
• Strong AWS knowledge, especially RDS and Aurora.
• Programming/scripting using Python or PowerShell for automation.
• Experience with Terraform as IaC and with Confluent Kafka.
• English proficiency at least B2, able to communicate technically.
• Residence in LATAM and availability to work during US CT hours.

Responsabilidades

• Administer, maintain, and optimize production database environments, including Microsoft SQL Server and Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL.
• Ensure high availability, reliability, security, and performance of mission-critical database systems.
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement optimization strategies.
• Manage AWS database infrastructure, particularly Amazon RDS and Aurora.
• Implement and maintain database automation using Python or PowerShell and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
• Support the administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Confluent Kafka environments.
• Develop, maintain, and execute disaster recovery procedures to minimize downtime and prevent data loss.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on system architecture, design reviews, and production support.

Conocimientos

Hands-on DBA

English (B2+)

Herramientas

Microsoft SQL Server

Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL

AWS RDS

Terraform

Python

PowerShell

Confluent Kafka

Descripción del empleo

ELITEBRAIN is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) for a 100% remote contract based in LATAM. The role focuses on administering, securing, monitoring, and optimizing production database infrastructure to ensure high availability and data integrity.

You will work with Microsoft SQL Server, Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL, and AWS services, with automation using Python/PowerShell and Terraform. The candidate should have 3–4 years of hands-on DBA experience, strong SQL optimization skills,