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Database Administrator (DBA)
Aptia is a new force in the employee benefits and pensions administration services, on a mission to change the world of administration for the better.
In an underserved market, with huge potential for growth, Aptia serves 1,100 clients in the US and UK markets and will be supported by shared services in India and Portugal - helping more than seven million people live healthier and happier lives
We are seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) to support and maintain Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB Atlas environments. This role focuses on database architecture, administration, troubleshooting, and optimization to ensure performance, security, and reliability. The DBA will collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to implement best practices and resolve technical challenges
What we're looking
- forBachelor's in computer science, IT, or related field
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect (preferred)
- Experience with PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MongoDB Atlas
- Proficiency in SQL, query tuning, and database optimization
- Strong grasp of ACID principles, backup & recovery, DDL vs. DML, and log shipping
- Familiarity with cloud databases (AWS/Azure) and data warehousing
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and multitasking abilities
What you'll be doing
- Database Administration
- Support Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB Atlas databases
- Monitor performance, optimize queries, and manage security
- Oversee backups, disaster recovery, migrations, and upgrades
- Implement schema changes and maintain user access controls
Problem Resolution & Collaboration
- Act as a bridge between DBA, application, infrastructure teams, and vendors
- Support database design, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
- Automate routine administrative tasks using shell scripting, SQL, and stored procedures.
- Cloud & Data Management
- Manage cloud-based databases in AWS and Azure environments.
- Support data warehousing and reporting needs
