Senior DBA

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Top Stack Vice President Information Technology at Top Stack, formerly DSG Looking for a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) with a strong background in managing and optimizing databases across modern cloud and on-premises platforms. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in technologies such as Amazon RDS (MySQL/PostgreSQL) , Amazon Redshift , Redis , and Progress OpenEdge , and thrives in hybrid cloud environments . If you're passionate about performance tuning, data security, and building resilient systems, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: Provision, configure, and manage databases across Amazon RDS (MySQL/PostgreSQL) , Amazon Redshift , Redis , and Progress OpenEdge . Monitor system performance and proactively optimize queries , indexes , and configurations to ensure high availability and responsiveness. Design and implement scalable database architectures that support mission-critical applications and services. Collaborate closely with development, operations, and analytics teams to support data workflows, integrations, and automation. Ensure database security, backup integrity, and disaster recovery readiness across all environments. Contribute to infrastructure planning, capacity forecasting, and performance benchmarking. Qualifications: AWS certifications such as Database – Specialty , Solutions Architect , or equivalent cloud credentials. Proven experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform , Cloud Formation ). Familiarity with containerized deployment environments including Docker and Kubernetes . Strong knowledge of data governance practices , security standards , and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX). Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology Industries Financial Services, Banking, and Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Top Stack by 2x Get notified about new Database Administrator jobs in New York City Metropolitan Area . Jersey City, NJ $120,000.00-$150,000.00 1 week ago New York City Metropolitan Area 2 days ago New York, NY $100,000.00-$120,000.00 3 weeks ago New York, NY $142,950.00-$155,000.00 18 hours ago New York City Metropolitan Area 9 hours ago Ridgefield Park, NJ $40.00-$45.00 8 hours ago Woodbridge, NJ $85,000.00-$130,000.00 4 months ago New York, NY $140,000.00-$160,000.00 1 day ago Bedminster, NJ $97,692.00-$143,000.00 1 month ago Edison, NJ $89,586.00-$255,944.00 4 weeks ago Jersey City, NJ $100,000.00-$125,000.00 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Top Stack