Database Design, Migration, Maintenance and Administration Consultant

Work set-up: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Experience: 
Senior (5-10 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Degree in Computer Science or related field, or 15+ years of IT experience., At least 5 years of experience in database design, migration, maintenance, and support on AWS., AWS Certified Solutions Architect or similar certifications., Strong knowledge of ITIL and infrastructure security..

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide on-demand database design, migration, and support for various platforms.
  • Monitor application jobs and data replication activities.
  • Perform database tuning, performance monitoring, and backup/restoration.
  • Assist development teams with database activities and manage user access.

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Workiy Inc. Information Technology & Services SME https://www.workiy.com/
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Job description

This is a remote position.

We are seeking an experienced professional to provide on-demand services for the design, migration, maintenance, administration, and support of various database platforms (Microsoft SQL, Amazon RDS, Postgres SQL, MySQL), both on-premises and in AWS for our client. This is not a full-time position. The work is strictly on an as-needed basis and there may be extended periods of time where no services are required. The work is fully remote with no expectation of being onsite.

Requirements
Responsibilities
  • Provide on-demand database design, migration, maintenance, administration, and support for Microsoft SQL, Amazon RDS, Postgres SQL, MySQL (on-prem and AWS platform).

  • Monitor application-related jobs and data replication activities.

  • Perform database tuning and performance monitoring.

  • Provide development teams with consultation and assistance with database activities.

  • Backup and restore databases.

  • Manage and monitor user access, data replication, and system outages.'

  • Implement and maintain database security (users/roles, privileges).

  • Create database objects (tables, indexes).

  • Generate reports by querying databases as required.

  • Install, configure, upgrade software and related products.

  • Maintain archived data and modify structures as per developer input.

  • Perform capacity planning.

  • Write procedures, functions, and triggers.

  • Allocate system storage and plan future storage needs.

  • Sustain systems and document any changes in CLBC’s Sustainment Book.

Mandatory Qualifications (As per PL document)
  • Degree in Computer Science or related field; OR diploma with at least 15 years of IT experience, including 5+ years in database design, migration, maintenance, and support on AWS.

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect and other relevant certifications.

  • Strong ITIL knowledge.

Desirable Qualifications (As per PL document)
  • Excellent working knowledge of infrastructure management.

  • Knowledge of specialized computer software programs.

  • Expertise in infrastructure security.

  • Strong prioritization, organization, and problem-solving skills.

  • Familiarity with architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Duration:

  • Initial contract term: 1 year (earliest start: August 13, 2025)

  • Up to four (4) optional one-year extensions at the discretion of the client

  • On-call, part-time, no guaranteed minimum hours



Required profile

Experience

Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
Industry :
Information Technology & Services
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Procedure Development
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Social Skills
  • Prioritization
  • Problem Solving

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