# Opportunity for Experienced Database Administrators
Are you an experienced Database Administrator seeking to optimize and manage databases in a dynamic environment? This opportunity is tailored for you!
## About the Opportunity
Join a fast-growing tech company that embraces remote work. In this role, you will collaborate closely with a DevOps team to enhance the performance, efficiency, and security of database systems. Candidates with experience in AWS environments and robust database management skills are highly encouraged to apply.
## Key Responsibilities
- **Database Management**: Oversee databases across development, QA, and production systems, ensuring high availability and fault-tolerant architecture with cross-region replication and failover capabilities.
- **Performance Improvement**: Continuously enhance database performance, efficiency, and security by implementing best management practices.
- **Collaboration**: Work alongside operations, engineering, and software development teams to optimize database queries and apply management best practices.
- **Deployment & Changes**: Evaluate, test, and deploy database changes and code to support new system features and improvements.
- **On-Call Support**: Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation to address escalated issues impacting production systems.
## What We're Looking For
- **Experience**: 6+ years managing RDS/MySQL databases with a thorough understanding of database management best practices.
- **Skills**:
- Expertise in performance tuning, backup/restore processes, real-time replication, disaster recovery, and security.
- Ability to document and design solutions prior to implementation.
- **Attributes**:
- Proactive self-starter thriving in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
- U.S. Person status required due to FedRAMP authorization requirements.
- **Education**: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
## Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- **Flexibility**: Enjoy working remotely, with occasional hybrid options for candidates located in the El Dorado Hills, CA or Chicago, IL metro areas.
- **Impactful Work**: Contribute significantly to managing and optimizing critical database systems.
- **Great Benefits**: Receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer-paid life insurance, a generous PTO plan, and more.
## How to Apply
If you are eager to lend your expertise in a remote setting and be part of an innovative team, we would love to connect! Please send your resume along with a brief cover letter detailing your experience and interest in this position.
Employment Type: Full-Time