Role overview

Qualifications

Proven experience in AWS database services administration and optimization
Strong DBA skills, including consolidation, monitoring, alerting, and security best practices
Hands-on experience with AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) for migrating cloud databases
Demonstrated management and coordination abilities, including inventory and metrics reporting

Responsibilities

Support and manage AWS database environments, including Aurora PostgreSQL, Aurora MySQL, RDS PostgreSQL, RDS MySQL, and RDS MariaDB
Execute database instances consolidation and standardization of maintenance plans
Enhance monitoring and alerting systems
Implement and improve security and access controls

Key facts

Remote from: New York (USA)
Fixed term
Database Administrator
English

Hard skills

Amazon Web Services

About the company

Veracity Software Inc

The definition of Veracity is accuracy and habitual truthfulness. This truly defines our brand in simplistic terms. At Veracity, we believe in doing everything in the ‘Right Way’, which means you have to challenge your own innovations and solutions all the time. Our strength lies in our employees, and with the right blend of business and technical expertise, we set the bar high for Veracity. From inception, Veracity focused on building cloud based SaaS solutions while using the latest and most advanced technology stack. We have delivered cloud based customized solutions and services to various clients across both North America and India. We have a global headquarter in Woodbridge, NJ while our offshore office is in Pune, India. We believe in bringing Global talent together, which helps us in delivering cost effective, yet highly scalable and efficient solutions. With the vision of trying to be one of the trusted IT partners as well as one of the most respected solution providers with an onsite/offshore model, Veracity is equipped with the right set of highly skilled individuals who have expertise in delivering the most effective business services and solutions for our clients. Veracity’s mission is to become the Trusted IT Partner for various businesses across globe.

Company details

Company size51 - 200

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Job description

Job Title: AWS Database Administrator
Duration: (6+ Months Contract)
Location: Remote/New York Hours (Need candidate only from EST)

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) contractor for a 6-month engagement. This position is highly visible, with any potential extension contingent on demonstrated progress and business review. The successful candidate will play a key role in optimizing and supporting our AWS-based database landscape and must be comfortable working independently and directly with multiple teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Database Administration and AWS Support

Support and manage AWS database environments, including:
- Aurora PostgreSQL
- Aurora MySQL
- RDS PostgreSQL
- RDS MySQL
- RDS MariaDB
Execute database instances consolidation and standardization of maintenance plans.
Enhance monitoring and alerting systems.
Implement and improve security and access controls.
Address and support specific application requirements as needed, ensuring that applications are following database best practices.

Management & Communication

Effectively communicate, plan, and schedule database changes, considering squad/team impacts.
Maintain accurate database inventory and application inventory per database.
Produce regular database services metrics and reports.
Coordinate closely with individual teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth database operations and changes.

Personal Attributes:

Self-starter with strong self-management skills and a proactive approach to overcoming obstacles.
Effective communicator, comfortable interacting directly with various teams and stakeholders.
Available to work standard New York business hours.

Experience & Skills Required:

Proven experience in AWS database services administration and optimization.
Strong DBA skills, including consolidation, monitoring, alerting, and security best practices.
Hands-on experience with AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) for migrating cloud databases.
Demonstrated management and coordination abilities, including inventory and metrics reporting.
Experience supporting application-specific database requirements and ensuring adherence to database best practices.