Cloud DBA

Cloud DBA

Location: Dallas, TX Duration: Contract (06 + Months - Possible Extension) Schedule: Mon - Fri

Job Description: We have a requirement for a Strong Cloud DBA with 5+ years' experience working as a Spanner/MongoDB/Postgres/MySQL/Cassandra Database Administrator, including experience at the design, operational, and system levels.

Required Skills:

• Experience with database administration including performance tuning.
• Design and implementation of disaster recovery to meet defined business objectives.
• Implementation and support of high availability features including clustering and replication.
• Experience tuning complex database systems for production systems at the application, database, and system levels.

Job Duties:

• Candidate will work as Spanner/MongoDB/Postgres/MySQL/Cassandra Database Administrator, including experience at the design, operational, and system levels.
• Familiarity with tools like Terraform, Kubernetes, and Jenkins for managing cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with database backup and recovery processes.
• Skills in monitoring database performance and implementing optimization strategies.

Job Requirements:

• Candidate needs to be located near Dallas, TX or Scottsdale, AZ.
• Expertise in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform is crucial.
• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle).
• Strong knowledge of scripting languages like Python, Shell, or PowerShell for automation tasks.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Problem-solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues.
• Communication: Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with IT teams and stakeholders.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and identify trends.
• Leadership Skills: In some roles, leadership skills to guide teams and projects.