Database Administrator (DBA)

Ampcus Inc; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc. is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) onshore to join our technology team in Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

The role focuses on managing MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis databases across on-premises and AWS cloud environments, with involvement in replication, high availability, and performance tuning. You will collaborate with developers and DevSecOps to ensure secure, scalable data platforms, automate deployments with Ansible and CloudFormation, and support backup, DR, and reporting

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis administration.
• Experience managing AWS database services including RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, and ElastiCache.
• Knowledge of replication, failover, backup/recovery, and high-availability architectures.
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible and CloudFormation.
• Strong database monitoring and performance tuning expertise.
• Proficiency in Linux administration.
• Scripting skills in Shell or Python.
• Experience working in production environments with performance, scalability, and security considerations.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis databases across on-premises and AWS cloud environments.
• Manage replication, clustering, and high-availability solutions aligned with application requirements.
• Administer and optimize AWS database and infrastructure services including RDS, Aurora, ElastiCache, DynamoDB, EC2, and S3.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, database deployments, and operational tasks using Ansible and AWS CloudFormation.
• Implement proactive monitoring, alerting, and performance tuning using CloudWatch, PMM, Datadog, and MonYog.
• Perform database health checks, routine maintenance, capacity planning, and troubleshooting to ensure system reliability and scalability.
• Collaborate with developers on schema design, indexing strategies, query optimization, and database performance improvements.
• Partner with DevSecOps teams to manage security hardening, patching, compliance, and upgrade activities.
• Design and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions to minimize downtime and data loss.
• Generate ad-hoc reports, analyze database metrics, and support operational decision-making.
• Support Linux system administration and develop automation scripts using Shell scripting or Python.

Skills

MySQL administration

PostgreSQL administration

MongoDB administration

Redis administration

AWS database services

Linux administration

Shell scripting

Python scripting

Ansible

CloudFormation

Datadog

PMM

CloudWatch

MonYog

Tools

Ansible

CloudFormation

Datadog

PMM

CloudWatch

MonYog

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title

Database Administrator (DBA) onshore

Location(s)

Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis databases across on-premises and AWS cloud environments.
• Manage database replication, clustering, and high-availability solutions aligned with application requirements.
• Administer and optimize AWS database and infrastructure services including RDS, Aurora, ElastiCache, DynamoDB, EC2, and S3.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, database deployments, and operational tasks using Ansible and AWS CloudFormation.
• Implement proactive monitoring, alerting, and performance tuning using CloudWatch, PMM, Datadog, and MonYog.
• Perform database health checks, routine maintenance, capacity planning, and troubleshooting to ensure system reliability and scalability.
• Collaborate with developers on schema design, indexing strategies, query optimization, and database performance improvements.
• Partner with DevSecOps teams to manage security hardening, patching, compliance, and upgrade activities.
• Design and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions to minimize downtime and data loss.
• Generate ad-hoc reports, analyze database metrics, and support operational decision-making.
• Support Linux system administration and develop automation scripts using Shell scripting or Python.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis administration.
• Experience managing AWS database services including RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, and ElastiCache.
• Knowledge of replication, failover, backup/recovery, and high-availability architectures.
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible and CloudFormation.
• Strong database monitoring and performance tuning expertise.
• Proficiency in Linux administration.
• Scripting skills in Shell or Python.
• Experience working in production environments with performance, scalability, and security considerations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD integration.
• Exposure to containerized or hybrid cloud environments.
• Knowledge of database migration and cloud modernization initiatives.
• Strong troubleshooting and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.