Senior Staff Engineer - Senior SQL Database Administrator
HybridAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesHybridFull TimeSenior LevelEnterprise
Full TimeSenior LevelEnterprise
Job Summary
Administer and support open-source database platforms including MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and Amazon Aurora PG, ensuring performance, availability, and reliability across hybrid cloud environments. Perform routine maintenance, implement replication solutions, and manage security, access controls, and patching. Develop infrastructure-as-code automation using Terraform and Ansible while leveraging monitoring tools like PMM and CloudWatch to maintain uptime. Participate in on-call support and incident response, actively collaborating with engineering teams to optimize database design and drive cost efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Amazon Aurora
- MariaDB
- MySQL
- MySQL DBA
- PostgreSQL
- 7+ years of experience in database administration with a focus on open-source technologies
- Strong experience with MySQL 8.0, PostgreSQL 17, MariaDB 10.6, Amazon Aurora PG 15, Amazon Aurora MySQL in production environments, including version management and lifecycle support
- Hands-on experience with AWS database services including RDS, EC2, Aurora, and Redshift
- Proven experience designing and managing high availability architectures, including replication, failover strategies, and distributed database systems
- Strong understanding of backup and recovery strategies, including point-in-time recovery (PITR) and disaster recovery planning
- Experience with replication technologies such as Tungsten or similar tools
- Experience building and managing automation using Terraform, Ansible, scripting, and CI/CD pipelines
- Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills, including database optimization, query tuning, and I/O performance analysis
- Demonstrated ability to leverage modern AI and tooling ecosystems including prompt engineering and integration with platforms such as MCP to enhance database operations, automate workflows, and accelerate troubleshooting and insights
- Experience managing database security, access controls, and network configurations
- Experience working in hybrid cloud environments (on-prem and AWS)
- Strong working knowledge of Linux operating systems and shell scripting
- Knowledge of AWS cost optimization practices for database workloads
- Demonstrated ability to effectively leverage AI tools, including prompt engineering, to support database operations, accelerate troubleshooting, and improve productivity
- Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
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