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Mid LevelFull-timePythonAWSPostgreSQLMySQLMongoDB
Salary Range
$80,750 - $109,250 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
IXL Learning is seeking a database administrator to manage their Postgres and MySQL environments. This position will be responsible for maintaining database infrastructure across production, dev/test, and disaster recovery environments.
Key Responsibilities
- →Administer PostgreSQL and MySQL databases throughout development and production lifecycles
- →Develop and maintain processes for optimizing database security and standards
- →Perform upgrades using proper lifecycle management and testing
- →Manage backup and recovery functions for PostgreSQL environments
- →Monitor performance issues on all production and non-production databases
- →Assist development groups in optimizing SQL statements and database design
- →Cross-train in NoSQL database administration (Cassandra and MongoDB)
- →Create automation for repeating database tasks
- →Handle 24x7 on-call rotation for critical system issues
- →Coordinate with engineering teams to keep database software up-to-date
Requirements
- ✓BS in Computer Science or IT related field
- ✓4+ years of IT experience
- ✓3+ years as a Relational Database Administrator (PostgreSQL 14+, MySQL 8)
- ✓Working knowledge of relational database architecture (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MSSQL)
- ✓Experience with Cloud Platforms (RDS, CloudSQL, Aurora)
- ✓Strong communication and interaction skills
- ✓Eagerness to continue learning
