Database Administrator – Cloud Platforms

Job Title: Database Administrator – Cloud Platforms Contract: 1 year Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and support cloud-hosted database environments across enterprise platforms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for database provisioning, performance optimization, backup and recovery, security management, and ensuring high availability and integrity of data. This role involves managing databases hosted on cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. Key Responsibilities Install, configure, and manage cloud-hosted databases across multiple environments. Provision and administer managed database services such as Amazon RDS, Azure SQL Database, and Google Cloud SQL. Monitor and optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing, and resource optimization. Implement and manage database backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies. Ensure database security through access control, encryption, and compliance with security policies. Perform patch management, upgrades, and maintenance of database systems. Monitor database health and availability using cloud monitoring tools. Troubleshoot database issues and ensure minimal downtime for business-critical systems. Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to support application database requirements. Maintain documentation for database architecture, configurations, and operational procedures. Requirements Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 3–6 years of experience in database administration or cloud database management. Hands-on experience with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, or Oracle Database. Experience managing cloud database services on Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud. Strong knowledge of database performance tuning, backup strategies, and disaster recovery. Experience with database security, access management, and encryption. Familiarity with monitoring tools and database automation processes. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Preferred Qualifications Certifications such as AWS Certified Database – Specialty or Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate. Experience with database automation and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform. Familiarity with high availability architectures and database clustering.