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ClickJobs.io · 2 days ago
Lead Database Engineer
Greenwood Village, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $159K/yr
8+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain MySQL, MySQL Aurora, Redshift, PostgreSQL, and DynamoDB database schemas, tables, indexes, and relationships to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and reliability in AWS Cloud environments.
Deploy and manage MySQL Aurora instances, RedShift, PostgreSQL instances, and DynamoDB tables for high availability, scalability, and performance.
Configure and optimize Redshift clusters for data warehousing and analytics workloads, including data loading, query optimization, and performance tuning.
Implement database sharding strategies to horizontally partition data across multiple shards for improved scalability and performance.
Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies for various databases to ensure data integrity and availability in case of failures or disasters.
Manage user access, permissions, and security policies for different databases to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Design and implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions for different databases using AWS services such as Aurora Global Database, Multi-AZ deployments, and DynamoDB Global Tables.
Lead and mentor a team of database administrators by providing technical guidance, support, and training.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, DevOps, data engineers to design and optimize database solutions for various applications and workloads.
Stay up-to-date with database technologies, AWS services, and industry trends to make recommendations for continuous improvement.
Document database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides for knowledge sharing and reference.
Qualification
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Required
Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Database Administrator, with expertise in MySQL, MySQL Aurora, and Redshift
In-depth knowledge of database architectures, replication, clustering, and performance optimization techniques for various database systems
Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud services such as RDS, Aurora, Redshift, DynamoDB, EC2, S3, IAM, and CloudWatch
Experience implementing database sharding techniques for horizontal partitioning of data across multiple shards
Strong understanding of database security concepts including authentication, authorization, encryption, and compliance
Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex database issues
Experience leading and mentoring a team of DBAs
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Preferred
Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Database - Specialty) are a plus
Experience with NoSQL, PostgreSQL and AWS Cloud services
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - internal networks that rally around common interest, experiences and identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, ability, military status and sexual orientation
Equal opportunity employer
Drug-free workplace
Company
ClickJobs.io
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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