Job Title: Sr Cloud Database Engineer Location: Phoenix, AZ – Open to remote Duration: 12 months – Temp to Hire
Are you a skilled database professional with a knack for production support seeking to take your career to the next level? If so, the Cloud Database Engineer role at client could be the perfect opportunity for you. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cloud Database Administrator to join our dynamic IT team. The Cloud Database Administrator will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our cloud-based database systems. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud technologies, database management, and a strong ability to optimize database performance and security in a cloud environment. The incumbent will lead and contribute to business projects, infrastructure strategy and design, capacity management, and support activities. Essential Job Results
Design, implement, and manage cloud-based database solutions, ensuring high availability, scalability, and reliability.
Collaborate with software developers, system administrators, and other IT teams to define database requirements and architecture for various projects.
Monitor and optimize the performance of cloud databases, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks and ensuring optimal query performance.
Plan and execute database migrations, upgrades, and patches while minimizing downtime and ensuring data integrity.
Implement and maintain database security best practices, including user access control, data encryption, and vulnerability assessments.
Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing preventative measures.
Develop and maintain documentation for database configurations, processes, and procedures.
Ensure data backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies are in place and regularly tested.
Stay up to date with emerging cloud and database technologies, evaluating their potential benefits and making recommendations for their adoption.
Provide technical support and guidance to development teams for database-related matters.
Skills/Requirements
Proven experience as a Database Administrator, with a focus on cloud-based environments.
Strong expertise with AWS and proficiency in cloud database services.
Solid knowledge of relational database management systems (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DocumentDB).
Experience with database design, performance tuning, and query optimization.
Familiarity with database security best practices and data privacy regulations.
Hands-on experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Terraform, Chef) for automation and monitoring.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Relevant certifications in cloud technologies and database management (e.g., AWS Certified Database – Specialty) is a plus.
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.This position's pay range is $75.00/hr - $80.00/hr.
