Need IL Locals USC/GC -Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server / PostgreSQL / AWS) – Remote - Contract

[Mohammed Humair]

Job Title: Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server / PostgreSQL / AWS)

Location: Remote

Duration: 6-Month Contract 

Start: Immediate (Interviews ongoing)

Need IL Locals

Need USC/GC

10+ Years

 

We are seeking a highly experienced, hands-on Senior DBA with strong expertise in relational databases and a solid understanding of AWS cloud architecture. This role requires an individual who can independently plan, design, and optimize database environments while aligning business needs in a cloud-first ecosystem.

 

Key Responsibilities

·        Finops activities for DBs and backup services in AWS. Setup end to end observability for DBs, AWS services,

·        Independently plan, design, and manage relational databases in AWS.

·        Own end-to-end database architecture, performance, and reliability. Implement and manage HA/DR solutions

·        Perform advanced performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing

·        Develop SQL enhancements, stored procedures, and data models aligned with business logic

·        Understand and translate business requirements into efficient database solutions

·        Experience in migrations and modernization efforts (on-Prem to AWS Platform, Azure to AWS platform, cross-platform where applicable)

·        Define and execute backup, recovery, and data protection strategies

·        Ensure security, compliance, and data governance

·        Automate operational tasks using scripting

·        Leverage AI-driven tools and capabilities for optimization, monitoring, and productivity

 

Required Skills & Experience

·        10+ years of DBA experience with significant hands-on expertise

·        Strong experience in relational databases (preferably SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL)

·        Experience and expertise across multiple database platforms and ecosystems

·        Solid understanding of AWS cloud, including:

·        Amazon RDS

·        Amazon Aurora

·        Experience in Redshift / data warehouse environments. Experience in snowflake or similar warehouse systems

·        EC2-based database deployments.

·        Cloud architecture, scalability, and cost optimization

·        Advanced expertise in performance tuning, query optimization, execution plans, and indexing

·        Strong experience in SQL development and enhancements

·        Proven ability to understand and implement business logic at the database layer

·        Experience with database migration tools (AWS DMS, SCT, etc.)

·        Proficiency in automation/scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

 

Nice to Have

·        Experience with data warehousing and analytics platforms

·        Experience leveraging AI/ML-assisted tools in database operations or engineering workflows

·        DevOps practices (CI/CD, Terraform, CloudFormation)

·        Exposure to NoSQL databases

·        Data governance and compliance experience

 

Soft Skills

·        Strong ownership mindset; ability to operate independently

·        Strategic thinking with deep execution capability

·        Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Mohammed Humair || Senior Recruiter
Email: hum...@aptivacorp.com

Web: https://www.aptivacorp.com/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mohammed-humair-058473124