Lead AWS Database Administrator/DBRE
Company: Eliassen Group
Location: Daly City
Posted on: June 19, 2022
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Job Description:
We're working with a global messaging provider in the migration
to, and optimization of data stores on AWS. We're seeking a Lead or
Principal DBA or Data Engineer with specific expertise in the
migration to, and optimization of data on AWS services including
Amazon RDS, Aurora, and DynamoDB. This role will require
demonstrated professionalism, technical proficiency, and the
ability to effectively manage a complex and evolving workload. The
ideal candidate is organized, accountable, self-motivated, and
highly experienced with Amazon RDS, AuroraDB clusters, connection
management, replication, security, and infrastructure as code.
This position can be performed 100% remotely and requires a balance
between design and implementation, a high sense of ownership of the
problems, focus on managing and resolving issues in alignment with
objectives, great communication with stakeholders, mentorship of
more junior engineers or cloud DBAs, the hands-on expertise to
implement designs, make changes on production systems, and
proactively escalate issues. In this role, you will be responsible
for multiple data migrations and key improvements to a
mission-critical global AWS data environment supporting a
fast-scaling global platform for programmable voice, SMS, call
tracking, and more. Work responsibilities will include design, data
flow, planning, infrastructure, security, and overall performance
across both migrations and production environments.
Responsibilities of the Lead AWS Database Administrator/DBRE:
Lead data migrations to, and optimizations of scaled Amazon data
services environments (DynamoDB, Aurora, RDS), ensuring
performance, availability, and reliability
Collaborate closely with a small team of engineers to come up with
strategic solutions to recurring problems
Follow-up delivery of a breadth of implementation, migration, and
operational services across a growing global footprint in the
cloud
Requirements of the Lead AWS Database Administrator/DBRE:
7+ years of overall experience in Data Engineering, Data
Administration, or Software Development in scaled production MySQL
or PostgreSQL environment, ideally familiar with high availability
MySQL 5.7+ operations including key metrics and other aspects of
observability
5+ years of experience in a highly scaled production Amazon Aurora,
RDS, or DynamoDB environment, DB clusters, connection management,
replication, and serverless
2+ years of experience contributing to data migrations to these AWS
services
Experience working in at least one major coding language like Java
or Python, and one major scripting language like Python, Ruby,
Bash, etc.
Broad experience across multiple database platforms
Ability and desire to automate solutions
Ability to work with multiple teams in an effective and
collaborative manor
Ability to relate complex technical problems to non-technical
business stakeholders
Excellent communication and documentation skills preferred
Experience with software development and best practices
Experience with infrastructure-as-code solutions like Terraform
We pay very competitively and have excellent healthcare and other
benefits. This is a consulting opportunity which may be performed
100% remotely and at least six months with the possibility of
extension and conversion (if desired). This is a remote
opportunity, recruiting within the US only. Unfortunately, we are
not able to provide sponsorship for employment and request no
agency submissions. Thank you!
Job ID: 367500
About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group provides strategic consulting and talent solutions
to drive our clients' innovation and business results. Our purpose
is to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients,
consultants, and the communities in which we operate. Leveraging
over 30 years of success, our expertise in talent solutions, life
sciences consulting, Agile consulting, cloud services, risk
management, business optimization, and managed services enables us
to partner with our clients to execute their business strategy and
scale effectively. Headquartered in Reading, MA, and with offices
from coast to coast, Eliassen Group offers local community presence
and deep networks, as well as national reach.
Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected
veteran status, or disability status.
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