Talener
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No visa sponsorship is available at this time.</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;"></div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">Job Title: Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server / PostgreSQL / AWS) </div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">Location: Remote (U.S.-based) (Central Hours)</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;"></div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">Responsibilities</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· Own end-to-end database architecture, performance, scalability, and reliability across cloud-hosted environments</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· Independently plan, design, and manage relational database systems within AWS ecosystems</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· Implement and maintain high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) strategies</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· Perform advanced performance tuning, query optimization, indexing, and execution plan analysis</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· Develop and enhance SQL code, including stored procedures and data models aligned with business requirements</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· Translate business needs into efficient, scalable database solutions</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· Lead database migrations and modernization efforts (on-prem to AWS, cross-platform conversions, etc.)</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· Define and execute backup, recovery, and data protection strategies across environments</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· Establish observability and monitoring across databases and supporting AWS services</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· Manage FinOps initiatives related to database infrastructure and backup services in AWS</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· Ensure database security, compliance, and governance best practices</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· Automate operational tasks using scripting and tooling</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· Leverage AI-driven tools and emerging capabilities to improve optimization, monitoring, and overall productivity</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;"></div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">Required Skills & Experience</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· 10+ years of hands-on DBA experience in enterprise or cloud-driven environments</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· Strong expertise in relational databases such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and/or MySQL</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· Experience working across multiple database platforms and ecosystems</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· Deep understanding of AWS cloud services, including Amazon RDS, Aurora, and EC2-based deployments</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· Experience with data warehouse technologies such as Redshift, Snowflake, or similar platforms</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, scalability, and cost optimization strategies</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· Advanced expertise in performance tuning, query optimization, indexing, and execution plans</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· Proven experience developing SQL-based solutions and implementing business logic at the database layer</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· Experience with database migration tools such as AWS DMS, SCT, or similar</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· Proficiency with scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash)</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· Strong ownership mentality with the ability to operate independently and drive initiatives</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· Excellent problem-solving and communication skills</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;"></div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">Compensation</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· Hourly Rate: $60 – $65/hour (W2)</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· Initial 6-month contract with strong potential for full-time conversion</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;"></div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">Additional Information</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· Role is fully remote; candidates must be based in the U.S.</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· Must be authorized to work in the United States — no visa sponsorship available</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">· Immediate hiring need; active interview process underway</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;"></div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">For more information or to apply, contact Ryan Dwyer at rdwyer@Talener.com</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">#Li-Remote</div></div>”,”employmentType”:”CONTRACTOR”,”hiringOrganization”:{“@type”:”Organization”,”name”:”Talener”},”jobLocation”:{“@type”:”Place”,”address”:{“@type”:”PostalAddress”,”streetAddress”:null,”addressLocality”:”Naperville”,”addressRegion”:”Illinois”,”postalCode”:null,”addressCountry”:null}},”title”:”Senior Database Administrator”,”url”:”https://talener.com/jobs/?cjobid=HB762020529&rpid=1634209&postid=MCayMU5Qbj0″,”identifier”:{“@type”:”PropertyValue”,”name”:”Talener”,”value”:null}}