Cloud Database Administrator (DBA) - PostgreSQL/Oracle - Remote | WFH

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Overview

As a Cloud Database Administrator (DBA) specializing in PostgreSQL and Oracle, you will play a pivotal role in managing, optimizing, and securing our cloud database environments. This position requires a strong understanding of database architecture and a commitment to ensuring high availability and performance for our applications. In this remote position, you will collaborate with development teams and other IT professionals to ensure seamless integration and access to critical data, while implementing best practices for cloud database management.

Job Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain cloud-based PostgreSQL and Oracle databases.
• Design, implement, and optimize database structures and schemas to support application requirements.
• Monitor database performance and implement tuning and maintenance processes as needed.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and availability through backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with IT teams to develop automated database management solutions.
• Configure and manage database access and security protocols.
• Assist in troubleshooting database issues and performing root cause analysis.
• Document database configurations and maintenance procedures for knowledge sharing and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Database Administrator, particularly with PostgreSQL and Oracle.
• Strong understanding of cloud database environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.).
• Solid knowledge of database performance tuning and monitoring tools.
• Experience with SQL and database query optimization.
• Familiarity with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a remote team.

Technologies & Tools

In this role, you will be working with several technologies and tools, including but not limited to PostgreSQL, Oracle Database, AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, SQL Developer, pgAdmin, and cloud monitoring solutions. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation may also be beneficial.

Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidate for this position is someone who possesses not only the technical expertise required for database administration but also a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous learning. Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate complex database concepts to non-technical team members are essential. Reliability, adaptability, and a strong commitment to high-quality service delivery will make you a valuable asset to our team.