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Senior Database Administrator

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6 days ago
Remote, WorldwideSenior

Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and Athena databases on AWS.
  • Monitor database performance and health, proactively resolving issues.
  • Design and implement growth strategies for database scalability.
  • Develop and maintain high security standards for sensitive PHI data.
  • Ensure compliance with database privacy regulations like HIPAA and SOC2.
  • Design and implement Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans.
  • Develop a pipeline to restore anonymized data to lower environments.
  • Collaborate with security teams for risk analysis and response.
  • Provide architectural design recommendations to support new features.
  • Work with Data Engineering to maintain and troubleshoot ETL jobs.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in Database Administration.
  • BS or advanced degree in computer science or related field.
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL and DynamoDB.
  • Deep understanding of AWS Database services, especially RDS and Aurora.
  • Ability to identify performance bottlenecks for query optimization.
  • Experience with modern monitoring tools like Cloudwatch and DataDog.
  • Familiarity with change management practices and policies.
  • Experience with infrastructure automation and systems reliability.
  • Knowledge of data privacy regulations like GDPR and HIPAA.
  • Strong scripting skills in SQL, Python, and Shell.

Benefits

  • Highly competitive wellness benefits including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Benefits.
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Program.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Discretionary Paid Time Off.
  • Paid Company Holidays.
  • Wellness Benefits.
  • Commuter Benefits.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Well-stocked kitchen in office locations.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.

Tech Stack

Amazon DynamoDBAmazon RedshiftApache CassandraAWSDatadogGoogle BigQueryMongoDBMySQLPostgreSQLPythonRedisSnowflakeSQL

Categories

Data EngineeringSecurity