Database Administrator

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

Software Technology Inc.
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Job Title: Database Administrator

Location: Englewood Cliffs, NJ (3 days work from office)

Duration: Contract



Job Description :

Expertise in MySQL and PostgreSQL is a mandatory requirement. The client is open to flexibility regarding other technical skills.

  • Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain MySQL, Redis, PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases in both on-premise and AWS environments.
  • Manage Replication solutions for each Database based on application requirement for proper High Availability.
  • Administer and Optimize AWS Managed database services (RDS, AURORA, ElastiCache, DynamoDB, S3, EC2).
  • Automate routine tasks and infrastructure setup using tools like Ansible and AWS CloudFormation.
  • Design and implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems (CloudWatch , PMM, Datadog, MonYog) to proactively identify performance bottlenecks and apply necessary optimizations or fixes.
  • Perform daily maintenance, health checks, and capacity planning to ensure database reliability across all environments.
  • Collaborate with application developers to design efficient schemas, optimize complex queries, and enhance database performance.
  • Work closely with DevSecOps to ensure timely application of security patches and upgrades.
  • Develop and manage robust backup and disaster recovery strategies ensuring minimal data loss and downtime.
  • Generate ad-hoc reports and provide insights as requested by internal teams or stakeholders. Good with Shell Scripting or Python. Good with linux administration.
  • Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain MySQL, Redis, PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases in both on-premise and AWS environments.
  • Manage Replication solutions for each Database based on application requirement for proper HighAvailability.
  • Administer and Optimize AWS Managed database services (RDS, AURORA, ElastiCache, DynamoDB, S3, EC2).
  • Automate routine tasks and infrastructure setup using tools like Ansible and AWS CloudFormation.
  • Design and implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems (CloudWatch , PMM, Datadog, MonYog) to proactively identify performance bottlenecks and apply necessary optimizations or fixes.
  • Perform daily maintenance, health checks, and capacity planning to ensure database reliability across all environments.
  • Collaborate with application developers to design efficient schemas, optimize complex queries, and enhance database performance.
  • Work closely with DevSecOps to ensure timely application of security patches and upgrades.
  • Develop and manage robust backup and disaster recovery strategies ensuring minimal data loss and downtime.
  • Generate ad-hoc reports and provide insights as requested by internal teams or stakeholders. Good with Shell Scripting or Python. Good with linux administration.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain MySQL, Redis, PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases in both on-premise and AWS environments.
  • Manage Replication solutions for each Database based on application requirement for proper HighAvailability.
  • Administer and Optimize AWS Managed database services (RDS, AURORA, ElastiCache, DynamoDB, S3, EC2).
  • Automate routine tasks and infrastructure setup using tools like Ansible and AWS CloudFormation.
  • Design and implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems (CloudWatch , PMM, Datadog, MonYog) to proactively identify performance bottlenecks and apply necessary optimizations or fixes.
  • Perform daily maintenance, health checks, and capacity planning to ensure database reliability across all environments.
  • Collaborate with application developers to design efficient schemas, optimize complex queries, and enhance database performance.
  • Work closely with DevSecOps to ensure timely application of security patches and upgrades.
  • Develop and manage robust backup and disaster recovery strategies ensuring minimal data loss and downtime.
  • Generate ad-hoc reports and provide insights as requested by internal teams or stakeholders. Good with Shell Scripting or Python. Good with linux administration.

Thanks,

Praveen Kotla

Talent Acquisition Manager

Direct: / X 118 Fax:

Email: Web:

100 Overlook Center, Suite 200

Princeton, NJ 08540.


Date Posted: 07 June 2025
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