DBA

We are seeking a skilled and self-driven Database Management Contractor to support our data infrastructure across multiple platforms, including MS SQL Server, AWS RDS MySQL/PostgreSQL, and Amazon Redshift. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in database development, performance tuning, monitoring, and migration projects, and will be comfortable working independently on mission-critical database tasks.

Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and self-driven Database Management Contractor to support our data infrastructure across multiple platforms, including MS SQL Server, AWS RDS MySQL/PostgreSQL, and Amazon Redshift. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in database development, performance tuning, monitoring, and migration projects, and will be comfortable working independently on mission-critical database tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize databases on AWS RDS MySQL/PostgreSQL and Amazon Redshift
• Manage and support MS SQL Server environments, including T-SQL scripting, SQL Agent jobs, and EC2-hosted instances
• Perform data migration and transformation between MS SQL Server, RDS MySQL, and Redshift
• Monitor database performance and health using tools like Datadog
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure data integrity, security, and availability
• Document processes and provide recommendations for database improvements

Required Skills & Experience:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with AWS RDS, MySQL, and Amazon Redshift (development, tuning, monitoring, maintenance)
• 2+ years of experience with MS SQL Server technology, including T-SQL, SQL Agent jobs, and EC2
• Proven experience in database/data migration between MS SQL Server and AWS RDS/Redshift
• Familiarity with Datadog for monitoring and alerting
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Database Specialty)
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) for automation
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and ETL pipelines