Job Title: Lead Cloud Database Administrator - MySQL & AWS - Remote | Work From Home
Job Overview
Join our reputable organization where we are committed to ensuring individuals achieve their long-term financial aspirations through personalized wealth management strategies. As a crucial member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve, all within a supportive and inclusive work culture that encourages personal and professional growth.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Lead Database Administrator with a strong command of MySQL, MySQL Aurora, Redshift, and AWS Cloud Services. Familiarity with PostgreSQL and DynamoDB, as well as experience with database sharding, will be considered advantageous. The ideal candidate will possess a solid track record in managing diverse database systems within production environments and will demonstrate proficiency in cloud-based solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and maintain database systems to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and reliability in AWS Cloud environments.
- Oversee the deployment and management of instances to guarantee high availability and performance.
- Optimize Redshift clusters for data warehousing and analytics workloads, focusing on data loading and query performance tuning.
- Implement sharding strategies to enhance scalability and performance by partitioning data across multiple shards.
- Develop comprehensive backup and recovery plans to safeguard data integrity and availability.
- Administer database security, including user access, permissions, and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Design high availability and disaster recovery solutions utilizing AWS services such as Aurora Global Database and Multi-AZ deployments.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to the database administration team, promoting technical growth and skills development.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers and data engineers, to optimize database solutions.
- Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend enhancements.
- Document processes to facilitate knowledge sharing across the organization.
Required Skills
- A minimum of 8 years of experience as a Database Administrator with expertise in MySQL, MySQL Aurora, and Redshift.
- In-depth understanding of database architectures, replication, clustering, and performance optimization techniques.
- Proficient in AWS Cloud services, including RDS, Aurora, Redshift, DynamoDB, EC2, S3, IAM, and CloudWatch.
- Experience with database sharding techniques.
- Strong grasp of database security principles, including authentication and compliance measures.
- Excellent troubleshooting abilities to address complex database issues.
- Experience leading and mentoring a team of database professionals.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
Qualifications
- Relevant certifications, such as AWS Certified Database - Specialty, are advantageous.
- Familiarity with NoSQL databases and additional AWS Cloud services is a plus.
Career Growth Opportunities
Our organization prioritizes your professional development and offers numerous paths for career advancement. As part of our team, you will be positioned to grow in a dynamic environment that encourages continuous learning and innovation.
Company Culture And Values
We pride ourselves on a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued and empowered to make a difference. Our commitment to diversity is reflected in our Business Resource Groups (BRGs) which support various initiatives aimed at fostering an equitable environment.
Compensation And Benefits
We offer a competitive salary range of \(109,600.00 - \)158,950.00, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. Additionally, our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
- Retirement savings 401(k) plan with generous matching contributions.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually.
- A business-casual work environment with flexible attire options.
- Generous paid time off, including company and floating holidays.
- Paid volunteer time (16 hours per calendar year).
- Leave of absence programs, including paid parental leave and short- and long-term disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity. We encourage all individuals to apply, regardless of age, race, gender, disability, or any other status protected by law.
For remote positions, a reliable high-speed internet connection is required, and additional equipment will be provided as necessary.
Employment Type: Full-Time