Database Administrator (m/f/d)
Responsibilities
- Manage, design and optimise Oracle and PostgreSQL databases on Amazon RDS and EC2 instances
- Configure Oracle backups using RMAN for instances hosted on EC2
- Support automation scripting for deployment and operations using Python, Bash or Terraform
- Implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions such as RDS Multi-AZ, read replicas, PostgreSQL replication, EC2-based failover and Aurora global databases
- Integrate database management into CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab CI or GitHub Actions
- Use CloudWatch or other tools to monitor performance, database health and availability
- Collaborate with DevOps, Security and Engineering teams to align database strategies with overall platform architecture
- Troubleshoot complex incidents and optimize SQL, stored procedures and indexing strategies across business-critical applications
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior DBAs and developers on cloud database best practices
Profile
- DBA experience, including in AWS cloud environments managing RDS and EC2 for Oracle and PostgreSQL
- Experience with Aurora PostgreSQL or Oracle Goldengate
- Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, and understanding of PostgreSQL functions and extensions. Skills in SQL performance optimisation including indexing strategies, execution plan analysis and understanding database internals
- Exposure to automation tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible or scripting in Python/Bash
- Knowledge of AWS services like IAM and CloudWatch
- Familiarity with DevOps principles and CI/CD pipeline integration
- Solid understanding of database security principles and compliance frameworks
Benefits
- A very renowned company
- Remote work possible
About Hays
IT is and always has been our core business that laid the foundation for Hays' success. We are the biggest privately owned IT recruitment agency in Germany and offer the best jobs for every career level – whether you are interested in vacancies in agile SMEs or international DAX groups. Hays masters the entire IT job spectrum, from support to software architecture or digitalisation – thanks to our broad portfolio, we have something for everyone. In the last decades, we were able to support numerous IT experts with choosing the right path for a successful career, positioning ourselves as their lifelong partner. Our highly specialised consultants can cater to your every wish and expectation and will prepare you for interviews and contract negotiations. Give it a try and learn what the market has to offer – our services are free of charge, non-binding and discreet! We look forward to hearing from you.
Staffing process for freelance specialists
- Analysis of qualifications
- Telephone or personal interview
- Contact with customers
- Contract with Hays
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1. Analysis of qualifications
We carry out a detailed analysis of your technical qualifications on the basis of your CV, your application documents and your profile.
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