Senior Database Administrator

The DBA will work extensively with Amazon Aurora Postgres and Amazon DynamoDB, handling both the operational and developmental aspects of database management.

The role involves working with cross-functional teams, maintaining high performance, and ensuring data security across complex, large-scale architectures.

• Oversee routine patching, maintenance, and upgrades for Aurora Postgres and DynamoDB** to ensure system integrity and reliability.
• Implement patch management strategies to address security vulnerabilities and performance improvements.
• Implement robust security measures for database systems, including encryption, authentication protocols, access control, and regular auditing.
• Monitor and analyze database performance, identifying areas for improvement.
• Apply tuning techniques for query optimization, indexing strategies, and resource management to enhance overall performance.
• Address database slowdowns, perform root cause analysis, and apply corrective actions to maintain optimal performance.
• Develop and manage database backup strategies, including automated snapshotting and disaster recovery plans.
• Ensure high availability and reliability by creating scalable recovery solutions for both Aurora Postgres and DynamoDB.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth database connections in microservice architectures.
• Manage different database connection protocols, such as JDBC, ODBC, and other integration methods, to support various applications.
• Troubleshoot connection issues across development, testing, and production environments.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate database management into CI/CD pipelines and automate routine database tasks such as backups, replication, and deployment through scripting and DevOps tools.
• Use performance monitoring tools (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, Datadog) to proactively track and manage database health.
• Generate reports on system usage, performance metrics, and security compliance.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including development, security, and operations teams, to support enterprise-level applications.
• Engage with stakeholders to align database solutions with organizational goals and future scaling needs.

What matters to you matters to us.

Fusion Technology values its employees and works hard to ensure proper care for them and their families.

We desire to compensate employees in a competitive, motivational, fair, and equitable way with other employers in the marketplace.

is only one component of employee compensation but an integral part of recruiting and retaining qualified employees. However, at Fusion Technology, we take a comprehensive approach and consider each employee's needs to tailor a compensation plan that provides financial security and peace of mind. Our competitive package includes a best-in-class matching 401K program, a comprehensive healthcare plan through Cigna, a competitive employer contribution to a health savings account, vision and dental plans, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and personal leave, in addition to paid certifications and training.

Fusion Technology LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.