Senior Database Administrator
Job Location:
Job Location:
Naperville, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
2 days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
- Title: Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server / PostgreSQL / AWS)
- Employment Type: Contract
- Location: Naperville IL (Weekly 3 days Onsite)
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced hands-on Senior DBA with strong expertise in relational databases and a solid understanding of AWS cloud architecture. This role requires an individual who can independently plan design and optimize database environments while aligning business needs in a cloud-first ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Finops activities for DBs and backup services in AWS. Setup end to end observability for DBs AWS services
Independently plan design and manage relational databases in AWS.
We are seeking a highly experienced hands-on Senior DBA with strong expertise in relational databases and a solid understanding of AWS cloud architecture. This role requires an individual who can independently plan design and optimize database environments while aligning business needs in a cloud-first ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Finops activities for DBs and backup services in AWS. Setup end to end observability for DBs AWS services
Independently plan design and manage relational databases in AWS.
Own end-to-end database architecture performance and reliability. Implement and manage HA/DR solutions
Perform advanced performance tuning query optimization and indexing
Develop SQL enhancements stored procedures and data models aligned with business logic
Understand and translate business requirements into efficient database solutions
Experience in migrations and modernization efforts (on-Prem to AWS Platform Azure to AWS platform cross-platform where applicable)
Define and execute backup recovery and data protection strategies
Ensure security compliance and data governance
Automate operational tasks using scripting
Leverage AI-driven tools and capabilities for optimization monitoring and productivity
Required Skills & Experience
10 years of DBA experience with significant hands-on expertise
Strong experience in relational databases (preferably SQL Server MySQL PostgreSQL)
Experience and expertise across multiple database platforms and ecosystems
Solid understanding of AWS cloud including:
Amazon RDS
Amazon Aurora
Experience in Redshift / data warehouse environments. Experience in snowflake or similar warehouse systems
EC2-based database deployments.
Cloud architecture scalability and cost optimization
Advanced expertise in performance tuning query optimization execution plans and indexing
Strong experience in SQL development and enhancements
Proven ability to understand and implement business logic at the database layer
Experience with database migration tools (AWS DMS SCT etc.)
Proficiency in automation/scripting (Python PowerShell Bash)
Nice to Have
Experience with data warehousing and analytics platforms
Experience leveraging AI/ML-assisted tools in database operations or engineering workflows
DevOps practices (CI/CD Terraform CloudFormation)
Exposure to NoSQL databases
Data governance and compliance experience
Soft Skills
Strong ownership mindset; ability to operate independently
Strategic thinking with deep execution capability
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Perform advanced performance tuning query optimization and indexing
Develop SQL enhancements stored procedures and data models aligned with business logic
Understand and translate business requirements into efficient database solutions
Experience in migrations and modernization efforts (on-Prem to AWS Platform Azure to AWS platform cross-platform where applicable)
Define and execute backup recovery and data protection strategies
Ensure security compliance and data governance
Automate operational tasks using scripting
Leverage AI-driven tools and capabilities for optimization monitoring and productivity
Required Skills & Experience
10 years of DBA experience with significant hands-on expertise
Strong experience in relational databases (preferably SQL Server MySQL PostgreSQL)
Experience and expertise across multiple database platforms and ecosystems
Solid understanding of AWS cloud including:
Amazon RDS
Amazon Aurora
Experience in Redshift / data warehouse environments. Experience in snowflake or similar warehouse systems
EC2-based database deployments.
Cloud architecture scalability and cost optimization
Advanced expertise in performance tuning query optimization execution plans and indexing
Strong experience in SQL development and enhancements
Proven ability to understand and implement business logic at the database layer
Experience with database migration tools (AWS DMS SCT etc.)
Proficiency in automation/scripting (Python PowerShell Bash)
Nice to Have
Experience with data warehousing and analytics platforms
Experience leveraging AI/ML-assisted tools in database operations or engineering workflows
DevOps practices (CI/CD Terraform CloudFormation)
Exposure to NoSQL databases
Data governance and compliance experience
Soft Skills
Strong ownership mindset; ability to operate independently
Strategic thinking with deep execution capability
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
