Database Administrator - Information Technology - Analysts

MassGenics, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k)

Dental/Vision

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

Disability

Job summary

Innova Solutions is hiring a Database Administrator to modernize data ecosystems in Austin, TX. The role focuses on migrating legacy data to cloud-native MySQL (RDS/Aurora), building ETL pipelines, and automating provisioning with Terraform.

You will work across Linux/Windows, support CI/CD integration with Git, and ensure security, backups, and high availability in a hybrid, contract environment. This hands-on position requires 2–5 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2–5 years of relevant experience (flexible based on expertise)
• Willingness to support occasional after-hours work when needed

Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure database environments aligned with application blueprints
• Lead full and incremental data migrations from legacy systems into cloud-based MySQL environments
• Design and implement ETL pipelines for scalable data transformation
• Drive automation using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) to streamline provisioning
• Embed database workflows into CI/CD pipelines using Git
• Enable repeatable deployments across environments
• Monitor performance, availability, and health across production and non-production
• Troubleshoot and tune databases for peak efficiency
• Manage backups, recovery, patching, and maintenance
• Implement data security, access control, encryption, auditing
• Plan high availability and disaster recovery (Multi-AZ, replication)
• Collaborate with development/QA to support DB needs and BI reporting via QuickSight
• Document processes for audit readiness and knowledge sharing
• Participate in on-call rotations

Skills

MySQL

SQL

Terraform

Git

AWS

ETL

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering or related field

Tools

AWS RDS/Aurora

Linux/Windows

Job description

Database Administrator - Information Technology

Job ID: 1019834 Austin , Texas Job Type: Contract Added - 06/24/26

Job Description

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Database Administrator

Position type: Full-time, Contract

Duration: 6 months, possible extension

Location: Austin, TX - Hybrid

Position Overview

As a Database Administrator driving migration and DevOps excellence, you’ll play a pivotal part in shaping modern data ecosystems. Your mission? Seamlessly transition legacy data into powerful cloud-native environments while ensuring performance, security, and reliability at every stage. Working primarily with MySQL on Amazon RDS/Aurora, you’ll orchestrate the movement of data from diverse legacy platforms into scalable, future-ready architectures. This is a hands‑on role where automation, optimization, and problem-solving come together in a fast‑paced, high-impact environment.

What You’ll Do

Build & Transform

• Bring database environments to life by deploying and configuring systems aligned with application blueprints
• Lead full and incremental data migrations from legacy systems into cloud-based MySQL environments
• Design and implement ETL pipelines that power efficient and scalable data transformation

Automate & Innovate

• Drive automation using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) to streamline provisioning
• Embed database workflows into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Git
• Enable seamless, repeatable deployments across environments

Optimize & Maintain

• Monitor performance, availability, and health across production and non-production environments
• Troubleshoot and fine‑tune databases for peak efficiency
• Manage backups, recovery, patching, and ongoing system maintenance

Secure & Scale

• Implement robust data security practices including access control, encryption, and auditing
• Design high availability and disaster recovery strategies (Multi‑AZ, replication, etc.)
• Plan capacity and ensure optimal resource utilization

Collaborate & Support

• Partner with development and QA teams to support database needs across the lifecycle
• Deploy and manage reporting solutions using tools like Amazon QuickSight and other BI platforms
• Document processes to enable knowledge sharing and audit readiness
• Participate in on‑call rotations and respond to critical incidents when needed

What You Bring

Core Expertise

• Hands‑on experience with MySQL (must‑have), especially in AWS RDS/Aurora environments
• Proven ability to migrate data from legacy or heterogeneous systems to the cloud
• Strong command over SQL, ETL processes, and data validation techniques
• Experience with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git)

Technical Strength

• Expertise in performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery practices
• Familiarity with AWS cloud ecosystem and hybrid environments
• Comfort working across Linux and Windows platforms

Personal Edge

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, high‑energy setting
• Excellent communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2–5 years of relevant experience (flexible based on expertise)
• Willingness to support occasional after‑hours work when needed

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Amazon Aurora (MySQL-compatible)
• Exposure to SQL Server and/or Oracle
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and monitoring platforms (CloudWatch, OpenSearch, etc.)
• Knowledge of automation/scripting (Python, Shell)
• Experience in regulated environments requiring compliance and audit readiness

This position is only open to applicants that can be engaged on a W‑2 basis.

Thank you!

Himanshu Kumar

[e-mail]

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS

Pay Range*

$55.00 - $57.14 per hour

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits

Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre‑paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions

• Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website

https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at [e-mail] or [phone]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.

The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Job ID: 1019834 Austin , Texas Job Type: Contract Added - 06/24/26