DBA

TechDigital Group; Great Falls Crossing (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company based in Virginia is seeking a Database Management Contractor to enhance their data infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of hands-on experience with AWS RDS, MySQL, and Amazon Redshift, as well as MS SQL Server and related technologies. Responsibilities include optimizing databases and managing migrations between various platforms. This role demands strong independent working skills and a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with AWS RDS, MySQL, and Amazon Redshift.
• 2+ years of experience with MS SQL Server technology and T-SQL.
• Proven experience in database migration between MS SQL Server and AWS RDS/Redshift.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize databases on AWS RDS MySQL/PostgreSQL.
• Manage and support MS SQL Server environments, including T-SQL scripting.
• Perform data migration and transformation between MS SQL Server and RDS.

Skills

AWS RDS

MySQL

Amazon Redshift

MS SQL Server

T-SQL

Datadog

Python

PowerShell

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and self-driven Database Management Contractor to support our data infrastructure across multiple platforms, including MS SQL Server, AWS RDS MySQL/PostgreSQL, and Amazon Redshift. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in database development, performance tuning, monitoring, and migration projects, and will be comfortable working independently on mission-critical database tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize databases on AWS RDS MySQL/PostgreSQL and Amazon Redshift
• Manage and support MS SQL Server environments, including T-SQL scripting, SQL Agent jobs, and EC2-hosted instances
• Perform data migration and transformation between MS SQL Server, RDS MySQL, and Redshift
• Monitor database performance and health using tools like Datadog
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure data integrity, security, and availability
• Document processes and provide recommendations for database improvements

Required Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with AWS RDS, MySQL, and Amazon Redshift (development, tuning, monitoring, maintenance)
• 2+ years of experience with MS SQL Server technology, including T-SQL, SQL Agent jobs, and EC2
• Proven experience in database/data migration between MS SQL Server and AWS RDS/Redshift
• Familiarity with Datadog for monitoring and alerting
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Database – Specialty)
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) for automation
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and ETL pipelines