AWS Database Administrator

JynAI; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work across time zones

Job summary

JynAI seeks an experienced AWS database engineer to manage cloud database services with a focus on performance, availability, security, and data recovery. You will work across AWS databases such as RDS, Aurora, Redshift, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.

Responsibilities include tuning queries, backing up data, monitoring with CloudWatch and Grafana, and collaborating with DevOps teams. This is a remote role supporting multiple time zones.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with AWS database services (RDS, Aurora, Redshift, DynamoDB).
• Strong SQL and database design skills.
• Experience with backup, restore, and disaster recovery using AWS tools.
• Knowledge of IAM and KMS encryption and database security practices.
• Experience using monitoring tools such as CloudWatch, Performance Insights, Grafana.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain managed and self-hosted database services on AWS.
• Tune queries, indexes, and configurations for performance and high availability.
• Establish backup, restore, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Monitor database health and performance, investigate issues, and improve reliability.
• Apply access controls, encryption, and security practices across database environments.
• Support migrations to AWS, CI/CD integration, automation, and operational documentation.

Skills

SQL

Database design

Query optimization

Performance tuning

Security best practices

Linux

Analytical skills

Tools

CloudWatch

Performance Insights

Grafana

Job description

Role overview

Manage and improve cloud database services, with a focus on performance, availability, security, and reliable data recovery. The work spans AWS database operations, migrations, monitoring, and collaboration with engineering and DevOps teams.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain managed and self-hosted database services on AWS, including RDS, Aurora, Redshift, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• Tune queries, indexes, and database configurations to support performance and high availability.
• Establish backup, restore, and disaster recovery procedures to protect data.
• Monitor database health and performance, investigate issues, and improve operational reliability.
• Apply access controls, encryption, and security practices across database environments.
• Support migrations to AWS, CI/CD integration, automation, and operational documentation.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with AWS database services, including RDS, Aurora, Redshift, and DynamoDB.
• Skills in SQL, database design, query optimization, indexing, and performance tuning.
• Experience with backup, restore, and disaster recovery using AWS tools.
• Knowledge of IAM, KMS encryption, and database security practices.
• Experience using CloudWatch, Performance Insights, Grafana, or similar monitoring tools.
• Linux experience, troubleshooting ability, and strong analytical skills.

Nice to have

• Automation experience with Python, Bash, or AWS Lambda.
• Familiarity with Terraform or CloudFormation, replication, clustering, or relevant AWS certifications.

Benefits and work setup

• Remote role open across time zones; the description specifies three years of experience.