Senior Database Administrator / Remote / US
Remote, ,
Light Industrial
Direct Hire,
$180000 - $225000
On-site
Other/Non Classified
Remote, ,
$180000 - $225000
Direct Hire,
Other/Non Classified
On-site
Light Industrial
Job details
We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator for a full-time, remote opportunity based in Montreal. This role focuses on managing and optimizing modern database systems including MySQL and PostgreSQL, along with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform.
This position offers the chance to work on high-scale, high-availability systems supporting global applications. You’ll play a key role in performance optimization, automation, and database architecture, while collaborating with engineering teams. It’s a strong fit for someone who enjoys solving complex problems and wants to grow their expertise in cloud infrastructure and distributed systems.
Required Skills & Experience
· 5+ years of DBA experience
· Strong expertise in MySQL or PostgreSQL
· Advanced SQL knowledge (DDL, DML, DCL)
· Experience with RDBMS and NoSQL databases
· AWS or GCP experience
· Linux proficiency
· Experience with performance tuning, replication, and high availability
Desired Skills & Experience
· Experience with Terraform, Puppet, or similar tools
· Scripting (Bash or Python)
· Familiarity with monitoring tools (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix)
· Experience with sharding or partitioning
· Leadership or mentoring experience
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
· 70% Linux-based systems
· 30% Cloud & automation
Daily Responsibilities
· 70% Hands On
· 10% Management Duties
· 20% Team Collaboration
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