Database Administrator

The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating, installing and managing our databases. You will ensure optimal database performance by analyzing database issues and monitoring database performance.You Will:MSSQL (50%)Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade SQL Server (2016/2019/2022) instances in cloud/on-prem environments.Configure Always On Availability Groups, Log Shipping, Replication, and other HA/DR solutions.Conduct performance tuning, query optimization, and implement indexing strategies.Automate administrative tasks using T-SQL and PowerShell.Migrate databases to AWS RDS and EC2 using best practices.Implement and manage security, including access control, encryption, and auditing.Oracle 19c (15%)Install, configure, and administer Oracle 19c databases (on-prem and AWS-hosted).Set up and manage Oracle Data Guard, RMAN backups, and tuning/diagnostics.Perform routine health checks, patching, schema changes, and space management.AWS RDS (SQL Server & Oracle 19c) 25%Manage provisioning, configuration, and maintenance of RDS SQL Server and Oracle 19c instances.Monitor RDS performance, configure backup retention, parameter groups, and apply patches.Handle snapshots, restore operations, and troubleshoot RDS-related issues.Infrastructure tools such as: 10%WSFC, ASM, AWS Backup, AWS Snapshot, CV, S3 bucket, CloudWatch, Performance InsightsYou Bring:5+ years of DBA experience with a strong focus on Microsoft SQL Server.2+ years of hands-on experience managing Oracle 19c databases.Experience with AWS RDS (SQL Server and Oracle), CloudWatch, and performance tuning in cloud environments.Strong scripting skills in T-SQL, PL/SQL, and PowerShell.Deep understanding of HA/DR, backup/restore strategies, and cloud migration approaches.Experience with monitoring, alerting, and automation tools.Preferred Certifications:Microsoft Certified: SQL Server DBA or Azure Administrator AssociateAWS Certified Database – SpecialtyOracle Database 19c Administrator Certified ProfessionalSoft Skills:Excellent communication, problem-solving, and documentation skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a remote or hybrid environmentFlexible to support critical issues and on-call rotations if requiredGood to Have:Working knowledge of MySQL and PostgreSQL in cloud environments (especially AWS RDS)Exposure to DevOps tools, Terraform, CloudFormation, or CI/CD pipelinesExperience with multi-region/multi-AZ deployments and cost optimization in AWS#LPS