Database Administrator - Englewood Cliffs, NJ

STI

Englewood Cliffs (NJ)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

STI in Englewood Cliffs, NJ is seeking an expert Database Administrator with mandatory MySQL and PostgreSQL expertise to manage on-prem and AWS databases, ensure high availability, and drive performance.

You will configure and maintain MySQL, Redis, PostgreSQL, MongoDB; implement replication, automate tasks with Ansible and CloudFormation, monitor with CloudWatch, Datadog, and PMM, and collaborate with DevSecOps to apply patches and backups.

Qualifications

  • Expert in MySQL and PostgreSQL with production experience.
  • Experience managing databases in AWS (RDS/Aurora) and cloud services.
  • Proficient in Shell scripting or Python and Linux administration.

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain MySQL, Redis, PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases in on-premise and AWS environments.
  • Manage replication solutions for each database to ensure high availability.
  • Administer and optimize AWS managed database services (RDS, Aurora, ElastiCache, DynamoDB, S3, EC2).
  • Automate routine tasks and infrastructure setup using Ansible and AWS CloudFormation.
  • Design monitoring and alerting with CloudWatch, PMM, Datadog, MonYog to identify bottlenecks and apply fixes.
  • Perform daily maintenance, health checks, and capacity planning for reliability across environments.
  • Collaborate with developers to design efficient schemas and optimize queries.
  • Work with DevSecOps to apply security patches and upgrades.
  • Develop and manage backup and disaster recovery strategies to minimize downtime.
  • Generate ad-hoc reports and provide insights; proficient in Shell/Python and Linux administration.

Skills

MySQL
PostgreSQL
AWS
Shell scripting
Python
Linux administration
Monitoring tools

Tools

Ansible
AWS CloudFormation
CloudWatch
Datadog
MonYog
RDS/Aurora
Redis
MongoDB
DynamoDB

Job description

Job Description
Expertise in MySQL and PostgreSQL is a mandatory requirement. The client is open to flexibility regarding other technical skills.
  • Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain MySQL, Redis, PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases in both on-premise and AWS environments.
  • Manage Replication solutions for each Database based on application requirement for proper High Availability.
  • Administer and Optimize AWS Managed database services (RDS, AURORA, ElastiCache, DynamoDB, S3, EC2).
  • Automate routine tasks and infrastructure setup using tools like Ansible and AWS CloudFormation.
  • Design and implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems (CloudWatch , PMM, Datadog, MonYog) to proactively identify performance bottlenecks and apply necessary optimizations or fixes.
  • Perform daily maintenance, health checks, and capacity planning to ensure database reliability across all environments.
  • Collaborate with application developers to design efficient schemas, optimize complex queries, and enhance database performance.
  • Work closely with DevSecOps to ensure timely application of security patches and upgrades.
  • Develop and manage robust backup and disaster recovery strategies ensuring minimal data loss and downtime.
  • Generate ad-hoc reports and provide insights as requested by internal teams or stakeholders. Good with Shell Scripting or Python. Good with linux administration.
Roles & Responsibilities
  • Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain MySQL, Redis, PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases in both on-premise and AWS environments.
  • Manage Replication solutions for each Database based on application requirement for proper HighAvailability.
  • Administer and Optimize AWS Managed database services (RDS, AURORA, ElastiCache, DynamoDB, S3, EC2).
  • Automate routine tasks and infrastructure setup using tools like Ansible and AWS CloudFormation.
  • Design and implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems (CloudWatch , PMM, Datadog, MonYog) to proactively identify performance bottlenecks and apply necessary optimizations or fixes.
  • Perform daily maintenance, health checks, and capacity planning to ensure database reliability across all environments.
  • Collaborate with application developers to design efficient schemas, optimize complex queries, and enhance database performance.
  • Work closely with DevSecOps to ensure timely application of security patches and upgrades.
  • Develop and manage robust backup and disaster recovery strategies ensuring minimal data loss and downtime.
  • Generate ad-hoc reports and provide insights as requested by internal teams or stakeholders. Good with Shell Scripting or Python. Good with linux administration.
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