Database Administrator

Description

Automat-it is an all-in AWS Premier partner that empowers startups with DevOps and FinOps expertise and hands-on services. We guide and support hundreds of startups leveraging AWS smarter throughout their growth journey. We save our customers significant time to market and optimize their cloud performance and cost-effectiveness.

Automat-it operates in more than seven countries across EMEA. We provide a dynamic environment where you can expand your professional expertise and make a significant impact.

We seek an experienced Database Administrator to lead database administration and cloud migration efforts. The ideal candidate will deeply understand database management systems and AWS cloud infrastructure and have experience migrating on-premises/Azure/GCP databases to AWS. This role involves planning, designing, and executing database migration projects, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance optimization.

📍 Work location - remote from Ukraine

Responsibilities

Database Administration:

• Manage, monitor, and maintain relational database systems (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.) and NoSQL database systems (MongoDB, AWS DynamoDB).
• Disaster recovery planning.
• Optimize database performance and troubleshoot issues.
  
  

Cloud Database Migration

• Planned and executed the migration of on-premises/Azure/GCP databases to AWS - both managed and self-hosted.
• Design and implement AWS-based database solutions, including RDS, Aurora, and Redshift.
• Develop and execute migration strategies, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.
  
  

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Database Administrator
• Excellent knowledge of relational database management systems (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Excellent understanding of no-SQL database management systems (MongoDB, AWS DynamoDB)
• Expertise in AWS cloud services and infrastructure (RDS, Aurora, Redshift, DMS, EC2, S3, etc.)
• Experience with database migration tools and techniques
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience with AWS Cloud Migration tools - advantage
• AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Database - Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) - advantage
• Proficiency in automation scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) - advantage
• OpenSearch/ElasticSearch knowledge - advantage
  
  

Benefits

• An opportunity to work in a community of Cloud infrastructure professionals: 60+ DevOps engineers (senior, middle level), Solution Architects, MLOps and FinOps engineers, tech management team, and NOC 24/7 team (on calls)
• If you need a co-working place with 100% backup (internet, electricity, heating + shelters) — we have free places in Kyiv and Lviv (all expenses fully paid by the company)
• Laptop for work, additional equipment if needed
• 20 paid working days off, unlimited paid sick leave
• Medical insurance
• Referral program — enjoy cooperation with your colleagues and get a bonus
• Compensation for sports and English courses
• Free internal English courses
• Company events, team buildings, birthday and special occasions gifts
  
  

Automat-it is committed to fostering a workplace that promotes equal opportunities for all. We firmly believe that cultivating a diverse workforce is crucial to our success. Our recruitment decisions are grounded in your experience and skills, recognizing the value you bring to our team.