Database Administrator

Database Administrator (6-Month Contract)We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) contractor for a 6-month engagement. This position is highly visible, with any potential extension contingent on demonstrated progress and business review. The successful candidate will play a key role in optimizing and supporting our AWS-based database landscape and must be comfortable working independently and directly with multiple teams.Key Responsibilities:Support and manage AWS database environments, including:Aurora PostgreSQLAurora MySQLRDS PostgreSQLRDS MySQLRDS MariaDBExecute database instances consolidation and standardization of maintenance plans.Enhance monitoring and alerting systems.Implement and improve security and access controls.Address and support specific application requirements as needed, ensuring that applications are following database best practices.Management & CommunicationEffectively communicate, plan, and schedule database changes, considering squad/team impacts.Maintain accurate database inventory and application inventory per database.Produce regular database services metrics and reports.Coordinate closely with individual teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth database operations and changes.Personal Attributes:Self-starter with strong self-management skills and a proactive approach to overcoming obstacles.Effective communicator, comfortable interacting directly with various teams and stakeholders.Available to work standard New York business hours.Experience & Skills Required:Proven experience in AWS database services administration and optimization.Strong DBA skills, including consolidation, monitoring, alerting, and security best practices.Hands-on experience with AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) for migrating cloud databases.Demonstrated management and coordination abilities, including inventory and metrics reporting.Experience supporting application-specific database requirements and ensuring adherence to database best practices.