Senior DBA

Top Stack

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to manage and optimize cloud and on-premises databases. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in AWS technologies such as Amazon RDS, Amazon Redshift, and a strong understanding of data governance practices. Key responsibilities include performance tuning, ensuring data security, and supporting collaborations with development and analytics teams. This full-time role is based in New York, offering competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

Proven experience managing databases on AWS.
Strong knowledge of data security standards such as GDPR and HIPAA.
Experience with monitoring system performance and optimizing queries.

Responsibilities

Manage and optimize databases across various platforms.
Ensure high availability and security of database environments.
Collaborate with teams to support data workflows and integrations.

Skills

AWS certifications

Infrastructure as Code tools

Data governance practices

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

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Vice President Information Technology at Top Stack, formerly DSG

Looking for a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) with a strong background in managing and optimizing databases across modern cloud and on-premises platforms. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in technologies such as Amazon RDS (MySQL/PostgreSQL), Amazon Redshift, Redis, and Progress OpenEdge, and thrives in hybrid cloud environments. If you're passionate about performance tuning, data security, and building resilient systems, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Provision, configure, and manage databases across Amazon RDS (MySQL/PostgreSQL), Amazon Redshift, Redis, and Progress OpenEdge.
Monitor system performance and proactively optimize queries, indexes, and configurations to ensure high availability and responsiveness.
Design and implement scalable database architectures that support mission-critical applications and services.
Collaborate closely with development, operations, and analytics teams to support data workflows, integrations, and automation.
Ensure database security, backup integrity, and disaster recovery readiness across all environments.
Contribute to infrastructure planning, capacity forecasting, and performance benchmarking.

Qualifications:

AWS certifications such as Database – Specialty, Solutions Architect, or equivalent cloud credentials.
Proven experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Cloud Formation).
Familiarity with containerized deployment environments including Docker and Kubernetes.
Strong knowledge of data governance practices, security standards, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX).
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.