Database Administrator

Only W2 (No 1099 No C2C)

Job Title : Database Administrator

Location : Plano TX or McLean VA (5 Days in Office) - Local

Role Overview

The Database Administrator will be responsible for designing deploying and managing enterprise-grade PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases in AWS environments. This role requires strong hands-on database administration expertise cloud experience and prior technical leadership to support high availability performance and secure data operations.

Key Responsibilities

Design deploy and maintain PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases in AWS environments

Ensure high availability scalability security and performance of database systems

Monitor database health optimize performance and manage backup and recovery strategies

Enforce access controls security policies and compliance standards

Lead database migrations including planning execution validation and post-migration support

Ensure data integrity and minimal downtime during migrations and upgrades

Collaborate closely with engineering and application teams to align database solutions with business needs

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers

Document database architectures standards best practices and operational procedures

Must-Have Qualifications

Strong expertise in PostgreSQL including advanced database administration

Hands-on experience with MongoDB

Prior technical lead or senior-level experience

Experience working with AWS or cloud-based database environments

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

Experience working with Freddie Mac Fannie Mae or Capital One

Professional certifications in PostgreSQL MongoDB or AWS

Experience migrating databases to cloud-native solutions

Knowledge of AWS services database automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.

Key Skills

Databases,Disaster Recovery,SQL,High Availability,Microsoft SQL Server,ssrs,Database Design,Performance Tuning,SSIS,Database Administration,Sybase,Oracle

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1