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Senior AWS Database Administrator

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Job Description:

We're looking for a hands-on Senior AWS DBA to own the operational excellence, reliability, performance, and security of our global database infrastructure across AWS. You'll manage mission-critical, multi-region production systems and collaborate closely with Data Engineering, and application teams.

Job Responsibility:

  • Administer and optimize production databases including Couchbase, DynamoDB, DocumentDB, Cosmos DB, and Snowflake
  • Manage Couchbase clusters including XDCR replication, monitoring, and troubleshooting
  • Perform installations, upgrades, patching, and configuration management across cloud and on-prem environments
  • Optimize query performance through indexing strategies, query tuning, and execution plan analysis
  • Plan and manage scaling strategies including sharding and capacity planning
  • Implement database security controls including access management and encryption
  • Design and maintain backup strategies with defined retention policies
  • Implement and validate restore procedures to meet RTO/RPO objectives
  • Develop PITR capabilities and execute disaster recovery drills
  • Manage AWS Backup, native database backups, and cross-region replication
  • Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for mission-critical systems
  • Implement monitoring and alerting using Datadog, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, and native tools
  • Automate routine tasks using Python, Bash, PowerShell, and cloud-native tooling
  • Lead database migration and upgrade initiatives with minimal downtime
  • Implement IAM roles, network isolation, secrets management, and encryption
  • Manage credentials via AWS Secrets Manager
  • Support security audits and compliance with data residency requirements

Requirements:

  • 5+ years as a DBA managing production systems at scale
  • Strong hands-on experience with AWS database services: RDS/PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, DocumentDB, Aurora, AWS Backup
  • Working experience with Couchbase cluster management, XDCR, and N1QL
  • Deep understanding of database internals, indexing, and query optimization
  • Experience designing and testing backup, restore, PITR, and DR strategies
  • Scripting experience in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
  • Willingness to participate in 24/7 on-call rotation
What we offer:
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • eligible to enroll in company 401(k) plan

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Job Posted:
April 10, 2026

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