KTek Resourcing · 12 hours ago
Database Administrator
Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Contract
Onsite
Mid LevelKTek Resourcing is seeking a Database Administrator to manage and maintain various database systems. The role involves installing, configuring, and optimizing databases in both on-premise and AWS environments, as well as collaborating with developers to enhance database performance.
Health CareHuman ResourcesMedicalStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Lalit Kushwah
Responsibilities
Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain MySQL, Redis, PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases in both on-premise and AWS environments
Manage Replication solutions for each Database based on application requirement for proper HighAvailability
Administer and Optimize AWS Managed database services (RDS, AURORA, ElastiCache, DynamoDB, S3, EC2)
Automate routine tasks and infrastructure setup using tools like Ansible and AWS CloudFormation
Design and implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems (CloudWatch , PMM, Datadog, MonYog) to proactively identify performance bottlenecks and apply necessary optimizations or fixes
Perform daily maintenance, health checks, and capacity planning to ensure database reliability across all environments
Collaborate with application developers to design efficient schemas, optimize complex queries, and enhance database performance
Work closely with DevSecOps to ensure timely application of security patches and upgrades
Develop and manage robust backup and disaster recovery strategies ensuring minimal data loss and downtime
Generate ad-hoc reports and provide insights as requested by internal teams or stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain MySQL, Redis, PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases in both on-premise and AWS environments
Manage Replication solutions for each Database based on application requirement for proper High Availability
Administer and Optimize AWS Managed database services (RDS, AURORA, ElastiCache, DynamoDB, S3, EC2)
Automate routine tasks and infrastructure setup using tools like Ansible and AWS CloudFormation
Design and implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems (CloudWatch, PMM, Datadog, MonYog) to proactively identify performance bottlenecks and apply necessary optimizations or fixes
Perform daily maintenance, health checks, and capacity planning to ensure database reliability across all environments
Collaborate with application developers to design efficient schemas, optimize complex queries, and enhance database performance
Work closely with DevSecOps to ensure timely application of security patches and upgrades
Develop and manage robust backup and disaster recovery strategies ensuring minimal data loss and downtime
Generate ad-hoc reports and provide insights as requested by internal teams or stakeholders
Preferred
Good with Shell Scripting or Python
Good with linux administration
Company
KTek Resourcing
KTek Resourcing is a staffing and recruiting company specializing in healthcare, oil, and gas human resources staffing solutions.
Founded in 2006
201-500 employees
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Kshitij Kukreja
Chief Executive Officer
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Esha Kukreja
President and Co-founder
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