Performance Database Administrator

We are looking for self-motivated, great team-player and passionate Performance DBA to support production AWS PostgreSQL databases.

Responsibilities And Tasks

• Maintain database performance, stability and scalability, and data integrity.

• Performance-tune SQL queries.

• Configure, administer and patch Amazon Aurora/RDS PostgreSQL (primary), DynamoDB, and Redis.

• Implement database backup and recovery strategy.

• Proactively monitors the health of databases and make recommendations to optimize performance and efficiency.

• Diagnose and resolve database, network, and firewall issues.

• Collaborate with various teams in developing system hardware layouts, configuring firewall rules, tuning, and load testing of mission-critical database systems.

• Comply with database security standards.

• Document database administration and management related processes and procedures.

• Provide support to the application developers, including, but not limited to data refresh, SQL and PL/pgSQL performance tuning and best practice recommendations.

• Conduct code reviews with application developers.

• Automate database administration and maintenance activities.

• Assist with routine future database (can be other databases, such as Redis) administration tasks.

• Rently is an ISO, ISMS and PIMS certified and SOC2 certified company completely focuses on Security, so all individuals being a part of Rently should keep Security as the main priority.

Must-Have

• Over all 6+ years of experience

• 3-5 years of extensive experience as a Production PostgreSQL DBA. (Mandatory)

• 2+ years of experience with other databases, such as AWS DynamoDB and Redis.

• 3+ years of AWS RDS management experience.

Required Skills

• Proficient in relational database management systems and principles, network and database security.

• Advanced understanding of database backup and recovery strategies.

• Advanced understanding of high availability solutions and strategies.

• Proficient with SQL and performance tuning.

• Ability to pay meticulous attention to detail.

• Self-driven and ability to meet goals and deadlines.

• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment.

• Strong scripting language experience.

• Fluent in Linux command-line utilities and operations.

• Ability to work directly with cross-functional teams to resolve application issues.

• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

• 24x7 on-call experience.

• Must be available for after-hours and weekend work.

Professional Commitment:

Being a product based company we heavily invest in developing functional/ technology/ leadership skill sets in our team members. So candidates who are willing to commit to a minimum of 2 years need to apply