What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Cloud Database Administrator (AWS) position at W3Global Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Senior Cloud Database Administrator (AWS)
Location : Cincinnati, Ohio (Onsite)
Duration : Long Term
Job Summary :
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Database Administrator (AWS) to lead the design, implementation, and management of our cloud database infrastructure. This role will play a critical part in ensuring the performance, scalability, and security of our AWS-hosted databases while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business growth and modernization efforts.
Key Responsibilities :
Manage AWS RDS instances across multiple database engines (PostgreSQL, Aurora) at scale.
Optimize database performance and troubleshoot complex performance issues.
Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
Ensure database security and compliance with industry standards (encryption, access control).
Work with development teams to provide scalable, cost-effective database solutions.
Plan and execute data migration from legacy systems to cloud-native solutions.
Automate database infrastructure using Terraform or CloudFormation.
Create and maintain scripts for database maintenance, monitoring, and reporting.
Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to integrate databases into CI / CD pipelines.
Required Skills & Experience :
5 years of database administration experience, with at least 3 years managing AWS database services (RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB).
Strong experience with PostgreSQL and relational database management in AWS RDS.
Proficiency in query optimization and database performance tuning.
Experience with AWS security best practices and high-availability configurations.
Hands-on experience with Terraform or CloudFormation for infrastructure automation.
Strong understanding of disaster recovery principles and experience implementing DR solutions.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
AWS certifications (Database Specialty or related) are highly valued.
Nice to Have :
Experience with DynamoDB and NoSQL databases.
Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with monitoring tools like CloudWatch, Prometheus, or Grafana.
Familiarity with DevOps principles and agile methodologies.
Background in performance testing and capacity planning.
