Senior Database Administrator
This role involves designing and implementing scalable data architectures to ensure high availability and support development teams with optimized queries and resilient data pipelines.
Key Responsibilities :
- Maintain, monitor, and tune production and staging databases for MSSQL and PostgreSQL systems.
- Develop strategies for high availability, backups, restores, replication, and disaster recovery.
- Ensure uptime and performance SLAs are met across cloud and hybrid environments.
AWS Cloud Expertise :
Administer RDS, Aurora, and EC2-hosted database instances.Monitor database performance using CloudWatch, Performance Insights, and third-party tools.Data Architecture & Design :
Collaborate with engineering teams to model new schemas, optimize indexes, and review queries.Implement best practices in database normalization, partitioning, and data lifecycle management.Security & Compliance :
Ensure data encryption, access controls, and audit logging are in place and compliant with company policies.Support GDPR / SOC 2 / ISO 27001 initiatives with appropriate database controls and evidence collection.Collaboration & Mentoring :
Provide database guidance to developers and DevOps teams during code reviews and deployments.Share knowledge, mentor junior DBAs, and improve documentation and internal tooling.CitNOW values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, creating an environment where everyone's individuality is valued.